Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bowman Consulting provides professional consulting services and infrastructure solutions. The Remote Sensing Project Manager will oversee LiDAR and UAS projects from initiation through completion, manage project plans and teams, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and support business development and client relationships.
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
Skills
- Bachelor's or master's degree in geomatics, surveying, engineering, or a related field
- 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
- Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic
- Mobility around an office environment
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
- Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards
- Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder
- Eight or more (8+) years of work experience, preferably directly on LiDAR and UAS projects, with three or more (3+) years of project management experience, including technical oversight and business development
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
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