
Remote Sensing Senior Project Manager
- Workplace
- On-site
- Commitment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Posted
The company is seeking a Remote Sensing Senior Project Manager to oversee and manage LiDAR and UAS projects from initiation to completion. The role serves as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and team members, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction. It also involves identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing proposals, and building and maintaining client relationships. The position provides leadership and mentorship to project team members, ensures quality control standards are met, and stays current with UAS regulations and emerging technologies. Based in Austin, Texas, the role combines project management, technical oversight, and business development within the company's remote sensing practice.
Responsibilities
- Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
- Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop proposals, and build and maintain client relationships.
- Oversee and manage LiDAR and UAS projects from initiation to completion.
- Develop and maintain project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to project team members.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
- Ensure quality control standards are met and adhere to industry best practices.
- Train and mentor team members on LiDAR and UAS best practices and technologies.
- Stay up to date with UAS regulations, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop marketing materials and strategies.
- Participate in industry conferences or events as a guest speaker or panelist to share insights and expertise.
- Create and maintain a social media presence to showcase the company's LiDAR and UAS projects and engage with potential clients and collaborators.
- Lead internal company initiatives focused on sustainability or social responsibility, such as identifying opportunities to use LiDAR and UAS technologies for environmental monitoring or disaster relief efforts.
- Explore new and innovative applications for LiDAR and UAS technologies, such as using drones equipped with LiDAR sensors for wildlife tracking or mapping archaeological sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in geomatics, surveying, engineering, or a related field.
- Ten or more (10+) years of work experience, preferably directly on LiDAR and UAS projects, with three or more (5+) years of project management experience, including technical oversight and business development.
- Strong understanding of LiDAR and UAS technologies, applications, and best practices.
- Experience with LiDAR data processing software, such as TerraSolid, LP360, or Global Mapper.
- Experience with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or Trello.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and standards related to LiDAR and UAS projects.
- UAS pilot license or certification.
- Knowledge of remote sensing technologies and applications.
- Experience in business development and sales.
- Familiarity with the following processing software:
- Inertial Explorer
- TerraSolid
- TopoDOT
- Global Mapper
- Pix4Dcapture
- Context Capture
- Bayes Strip Align
- UgCS
- Trimble Business Center
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation/ORD
- AutoDesk ReCap
- Cloud Compare
- AutoDesk Revit
- Trimble Stratus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts