Reality Capture Specialist Manager

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet.

About the Role

The Reality Capture team has an opening for a Reality Capture Specialist Manager in our California region. This role could be based in the following studios: Los Angeles, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, or San Francisco.

The Reality Capture team utilizes a combination of lidar 3D scans, photogrammetry, photographs, and construction documents to create 3D models that elevate accuracy and safety throughout the lifecycle of our projects. If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset, this might be the position for you.

DLR Group is 100% employee-owned, and as such, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the firm profitably.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Reality Capture Specialists in your region, ensuring technical growth and project success
• Communicate effectively with the Reality Capture Team to align priorities and workflows
• Train staff on advanced scanning techniques and accurate building capture documentation
• Operate, register, and process data from a wide range of 3D laser scanning equipment
• Apply expert technical skills to evaluate building conditions and deliver precise, efficient 3D scans
• Conduct regular QA checks of scanning work to maintain compliance with client and DLR Group standards
• Participate in BIM kickoff meetings and contribute lessons learned in team meetings and training sessions
• Manage project schedules and budgets to ensure scanning projects are delivered on time and within scope
• Partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the financial health of the project, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication
• Lead cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch), Engineering, or Survey degree; actively working toward licensure
• 10-12 years of professional 3D scanning experience, inclusive of at least 5 years of project management experience
• Remote Pilot Certificate (FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot License)
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Civil3D, InfraWorks, Recap, Navisworks, BIM360/ACC, and Dynamo
• Experience with Point Cloud software such as Leica Cyclone/Register360, Field360, 3DR, and CloudWorx
• Strong understanding of building documentation best practices
• Knowledge of Level of Accuracy (LOA) standards for 3D Capture and Level of Detail (LOD) standards for BIM
• Proven ability to manage and collaborate across multiple project teams concurrently

Preferred Qualifications

• CSI, USIBD, and Autodesk certifications (or actively working toward certification)
• Experience with additional software tools such as NavVis, Leica, Esri, and Cintoo
• Understanding of how to integrate emerging technologies into sustainable and environmentally responsible building design and construction

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and wellness programs
• Flex spending accounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus opportunities

Pay

The suggested pay range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 USD, based on location, experience, and skills.

Schedule

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.