Engineering & construction firm using robotics to deliver civil, structural, transportation, and infrastructure projects.
❖ 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.
❖ 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.
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.