Reality Capture Specialist

About the role
The Reality Capture Specialist independently operates NavVis VLX or MLX mobile LiDAR systems and drones (UAS) to document construction progress on active job sites. Using ground-based scanning and aerial capture, the role produces 3D point clouds, photogrammetry, and aerial imagery that help project teams track progress, identify discrepancies, and document site conditions. The specialist also builds SOPs and capture schedules, coordinates with client leadership, field supervision, quality teams, PMs, and surveyors, manages data archiving to client standards, and serves as a technical advisor on LiDAR and aerial capture methodology. Capture activities support client scheduling and site operations across planning, pre-installation, active construction, and post-installation verification.

What you'll do
Field Capture

• Independently operate NavVis VLX or MLX LiDAR systems to capture 3D point cloud data on active construction sites
• Plan and fly drone (UAS) missions for aerial capture, photogrammetry, and site imagery in compliance with FAA Part 107 (or local equivalent) and site safety requirements
• Capture sites for planning, pre-installation, active construction, and post-installation verification
• Work with surveyors to obtain control points for geolocated LiDAR and aerial datasets

Processing & Quality

• Process and QA point cloud, photogrammetry, and aerial data so it is complete, accurate, and meets project requirements
• Register and integrate ground-based LiDAR and drone-derived data into unified, geolocated datasets
• Deliver point cloud and scan-based outputs for downstream project use
• Archive and back up all captured data per HCG and client standards

Project & Team Coordination

• Establish and manage SOPs, scanning and flight schedules, capture frequencies, and reality capture workflows per client requirements and project needs
• Coordinate scan and flight activities with client leadership, field supervision, quality teams, PMs, and other authorized stakeholders while minimizing disruption to construction

Reporting & Advisory

• Track and document physical construction progress against plans
• Identify and communicate field conditions and discrepancies
• Generate project reports from scan and aerial data and present findings to stakeholders
• Advise client leadership on LiDAR and drone operations, capture planning, field implementation strategy, and data capture methodology

Qualifications

• Hands-on operation of NavVis (VLX, MLX) or comparable mobile LiDAR scanning systems on active construction sites
• Experience flying drones (UAS) for aerial capture, with a valid remote pilot certification (FAA Part 107 or local equivalent)
• Ability to capture, process, and QA 3D point cloud data, drone photogrammetry, and aerial imagery
• Proficiency with point cloud and BIM software such as NavVis IVION, ReCap, Navisworks, and Revit
• Working knowledge of survey control points and geolocating datasets, and ability to coordinate with surveyors
• Understanding of construction phases, with the ability to spot discrepancies against plans
• Experience tracking progress and producing clear reports from scan and aerial data, including presenting findings to stakeholders
• Skill in building SOPs, scan and flight schedules, and reality capture workflows per client requirements
• Strong data management: archiving and backups per client standards, with complete and accurate deliverables
• Stakeholder coordination with leadership, field supervisors, quality teams, and PMs while minimizing site disruption
• Ability to act as a technical advisor on LiDAR and aerial capture methodology, capture planning, and field implementation strategy
• Independent, detail-oriented, and adaptable to an active job site

About Hansen Consulting Group LLC

Hansen Consulting Group (HCG) is a specialized integrator focused on aligning people, process, and technology across the full project lifecycle, not simply producing 3D models. HCG helps project teams solve process and data issues that impact planning, procurement, construction, and commissioning, using BIM as a data and quality management workflow. We emphasize process-first workflows, BIM-to-prefab manufacturing-to-installation integration, defensible BIM Execution Plans, and embedded accountability across the project lifecycle. HCG consultants are embedded on large, complex projects across multiple states, serving sectors including data centers, semiconductors, EV and battery, wastewater, oil and gas, and commercial construction.