What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Remote Sensing UAV position at Get It - Professional Services?
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled UAV Remote Sensing Project Manager to join our esteemed team remotely. This role presents a unique opportunity for you to collaborate with a dedicated group of professionals who are passionate about developing infrastructure solutions that positively impact communities. With over 75 years of experience, our company has established itself as a leading provider of innovative services across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Duties
In the position of UAV Remote Sensing Project Manager, you will be responsible for the comprehensive oversight of UAV projects from initial planning through to successful execution. Your leadership will guide technical and professional staff as they manage the logistical coordination of our UAV operations, including data acquisition and processing tasks. Your primary duties will encompass:
To excel in this role, candidates must possess:
Working with us provides significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the UAV and GIS sectors. Our commitment to employee growth allows you to enhance your skills while contributing to impactful projects.
Company Culture and Values
We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative workplace, where professionals thrive in a supportive environment. Our team is united in leveraging technology and expertise to create meaningful impacts in the communities we serve.
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a highly skilled UAV Remote Sensing Project Manager to join our esteemed team remotely. This role presents a unique opportunity for you to collaborate with a dedicated group of professionals who are passionate about developing infrastructure solutions that positively impact communities. With over 75 years of experience, our company has established itself as a leading provider of innovative services across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Duties
In the position of UAV Remote Sensing Project Manager, you will be responsible for the comprehensive oversight of UAV projects from initial planning through to successful execution. Your leadership will guide technical and professional staff as they manage the logistical coordination of our UAV operations, including data acquisition and processing tasks. Your primary duties will encompass:
- Project Oversight: Ensure effective planning, scheduling, and performance tracking of multiple UAV projects, meeting all project milestones.
- Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a team of UAV technicians and specialists, overseeing assignment coordination and quality assurance.
- Contract Negotiation: Define project scope and engage actively in contract negotiation processes.
- Budget Management: Formulate and monitor project budgets, implementing corrective measures when necessary to maintain project timelines.
- Data Management: Collaborate with staff to define database and schema requirements while managing data from UAV platforms for insightful analysis.
- Flight & Logistics Management: Oversee UAV flight requests, pilot assignments, and operational tasks related to data acquisition, including mapping, photography, video, LiDAR, and quality assurance of deliverables.
- Software & Partnerships: Supervise UAV flight and processing software and manage collaborations with platforms such as SkySkopes, DroneDeploy, and Pix4D.
- Business Development: Participate in business development initiatives, including responding to RFPs, delivering presentations, and preparing project proposals.
To excel in this role, candidates must possess:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, and associated extensions.
- Knowledge of relational database management, data analytics, and web-based GIS mapping services.
- Effective time management skills.
- Remote Pilot Certification (required) and Remote Sensing Certification (preferred).
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in GIS or UAV operations is ideal.
- A Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, GIS, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
Working with us provides significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the UAV and GIS sectors. Our commitment to employee growth allows you to enhance your skills while contributing to impactful projects.
Company Culture and Values
We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative workplace, where professionals thrive in a supportive environment. Our team is united in leveraging technology and expertise to create meaningful impacts in the communities we serve.
Employment Type: Full-Time
