Field Operations Manager

Overview

Oversee daily drone/ROV field operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high‑quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• drone operations
• rov operations
• equipment maintenance
• sop development
• training coordination
• client liaison

Tasks

❖ Plan, assign, and oversee daily drone and ROV operations, coordinating with Technical and Project Management leads. ❖ Ensure all field missions meet safety, regulatory, and client requirements. ❖ Maintain and review, and reduce mission documentation, flight logs, and incident reports into detailed summaries and recommendations. ❖ Support scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects. ❖ Serve as the primary field liaison for client representatives and site contacts. ❖ Lead field debriefs and drives continuous improvement in operational procedures. ❖ Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all field operations, ensuring compliance with legal, safety, and client requirements. ❖ Coordinate training programs, including pilot projects, confined space operations, and emerging technology adoption. ❖ Provide direct supervision and mentorship to drone pilots, technicians, and junior operators. ❖ Oversee equipment readiness, maintenance, and lifecycle management for drones, ROVs, payloads, and support equipment. ❖ Operate drones and ROVs in the field as mission requirements dictate, serving as Operator in Command when necessary. ❖ Collaborate with cross-functional technical staff and management to translate project requirements into actionable field plans.

Requirements

• faa 107
• osha 10
• cad/gis
• pm software
• photogrammetry
• uas

What You Bring

❖ FAA Part 107 License is required. ❖ OSHA 10 or 30 Hour and Confined Space Training is preferred. ❖ Proven ability to supervise field crews, manage logistics, and deliver safe, high-quality operations. ❖ Access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license is required. ❖ 5-8 years of experience in field engineering, construction inspection, or operations management. ❖ Familiarity with PM software, CAD/GIS, and inspection/reporting tools is a plus. ❖ The ability to travel to project sites is needed. ❖ Strong understanding of aerial data collection, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and digital inspection workflows. ❖ Hands-on experience with UAS (FAA Part 107) and/or ROV operations. ❖ Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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Benefits

90% Company contribution towards all Health Insurance Plans, 401K Match, PTO, Bonus Potential, 10 Paid Company Holidays, and much more. $90,000 - $120,000 annually. Pay commensurate with experience. This is a Hybrid role with remote office work and on-site project work across up to 75% of the time.

About Gedeon Grc Consulting

-Headquartered in Syosset, NY, with regional offices in NJ, NY Capital Region, and Houston, the team steers complex projects across the U.S. -Specializing in tunnel rehab, wastewater conveyance, ferry terminal reconstruction, and bridge work, the company often acts as lead civil and traffic engineer. -Equipped with drones and UAVs—like Skydio X10 thermal 3D scanners—it brings cutting-edge tech to structural inspections and roof scans. -Their portfolio spans transportation, waterfront, site/civil, structural, roadway/bridge, and infrastructure projects. -Standout projects include the Roseville Tunnel rehab, Bay Park Conveyance upgrade, and Staten Island Ferry ramp rebuild under tight constraints. -Leadership combines deep public experience—from NYC DOT and MTA—and academic credentials, shaping a strong construction and program management team. -They mix program/construction management with detailed civil/site design and inspection to deliver efficient, tech-enhanced project delivery.

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