Director of Geomatics

About the role

This role provides strategic and operational leadership for all surveying, geospatial, and aerial data acquisition activities across the organization. The Director oversees a multidisciplinary team responsible for drone-based LiDAR and photogrammetry, geospatial data processing and analysis, and field survey execution supporting the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Own lifecycle accountability for geomatics activities from early site assessment and risk identification through final construction verification and turnover

• Accountable for geomatics outcomes across the project lifecycle and holds final authority to approve, reject, or escalate geomatics approaches, data readiness, and risk mitigation strategies

• Lead and manage core Geomatics functions and teams supporting geomatics engineering, surveying, aerial data acquisition, and geospatial data management across multiple projects and regions

• Oversee all drone-based data acquisition activities, including LiDAR and photogrammetric flights, ensuring proper planning, execution, and data quality

• Direct processing and analysis of LiDAR and photogrammetry data, including point cloud classification, intensity evaluation, surface modeling, and generation of accurate existing condition datasets for engineering and estimating

• Ensure pre-construction geospatial data accurately represents existing site conditions to support design development, earthwork analysis, and project costing

• Oversee post-clearing and post-grading survey verification through aerial and field methods to confirm compliance with design surfaces and tolerances prior to construction activities such as pile installation

• Establish and maintain survey control networks and coordinate systems for all projects, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all survey and construction layout activities

• Oversee ALTA/NSPS survey integration and ensure proper translation of boundary, easement, and title data into field-ready control and layout

• Manage centralized survey and geospatial data systems (e.g., Trimble platforms), ensuring proper data governance, version control, accessibility, and integration with engineering and construction teams

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for drone operations, LiDAR processing, survey workflows, and data management

• Enforce Geomatics RACI ownership and handoff expectations across all project phases and stakeholder groups

• Serve as the senior technical authority for geomatics and survey-related issues, including troubleshooting complex data discrepancies or field challenges

• Collaborate with Engineering, Preconstruction, and Construction teams to align geospatial deliverables with design intent, grading plans, and construction tolerances

• Lead training and development of staff across drone operations, data processing, and survey practices to build technical depth and consistency

• Develop and track operational KPIs related to geomatics data quality, execution efficiency, project readiness, and lifecycle support across all project phases

• Escalate unresolved cross-functional data conflicts, risk acceptance decisions, or deviations from standards to executive leadership

• Evaluate and implement new technologies and workflows to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and scalability (e.g., LiDAR advancements, automation, machine control integration)

• Support estimating and business development efforts by ensuring reliable geospatial data is available for site evaluation and proposal development

• Conduct audits and site visits to verify field execution, data integrity, and adherence to company standards and safety requirements

• Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing, and resource planning to support current and future project demands

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all field, drone, and survey operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics or related field

• 10 years of relevant work experience in the geomatics field

• Five years of experience in a leadership role with proven results

• Active professional engineering license preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward MasTec CE&I’s Zero Injury principles

• Possess strong technical aptitude & proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Handle multiple projects and tasks, make decisions and solve problems while under pressure

• Organize and prioritize tasks effectively

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization

• Leadership, development, coaching, and mentoring skills

Benefits

Compensation: $163k-$210k/year, commensurate with experience

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

• Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice)

• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

• Family & Lifestyle Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation

• Employee Assistance Program

• Planning for the Unexpected Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

• Emergency Travel Assistance Program

• Group legal plan