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Reality Capture Manager

LaBella Associates, LLCAlbany, New York, United States
On-site Full-time $120K/yr - $150K/yr

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:Program Leadership and StrategyEstablish, develop, and lead a comprehensive drone and remote sensing program from inception. Create standards, workflows, and governance to facilitate scalable, high-quality data capture. Align program capabilities with business objectives and project delivery requirements. Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities and broaden service offerings. Coordinate with IT, Operations, and various divisions to ensure alignment of tools, workflows, and priorities. Foster collaboration with geospatial, geomatics, GIS, BIM, and project teams. Monitor utilization, performance, and costs to support effective resource planning and asset allocation. Assist project teams in complying with client, contractual, and regulatory requirements related to remote sensing and data collection. Drone Operations & ComplianceOversee all drone operations, including pilot management, certifications, inventory, flight planning, and mission execution. Ensure compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations and all relevant federal, state, and local requirements. Manage certifications, waivers, insurance, and operational risk. Maintain visibility into equipment, workflows, and data systems across the firm. Ensure consistent use and deployment across various office locations. Track utilization, performance, and asset allocation.

About the job

LaBella Associates, LLC seeks a Reality Capture Manager to develop and lead reality capture services in Albany, Rochester, or Poughkeepsie, NY. This position focuses on advancing remote sensing capabilities across drone operations, terrestrial scanning, and spatial data workflows for a range of impactful projects.

About LaBella Associates

LaBella is an employee-owned firm with a multidisciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists. The company is recognized annually for its workplace culture, commitment to growth, integrity, and philanthropy. Employees are encouraged to develop new skills and contribute to meaningful work that enhances the built and natural environment.

Role Overview

The Reality Capture Manager will shape the strategy and standards for LaBella’s remote sensing program. This role manages daily operations and works closely with teams in geospatial, geomatics, GIS, BIM, and engineering. The goal: deliver safe, efficient, and innovative data capture solutions that support client projects and internal workflows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and expand reality capture services, including drone operations and terrestrial scanning
  • Set strategy and standards for the remote sensing program
  • Oversee daily operations related to spatial data acquisition and processing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced data workflows into project delivery

Location

This position is based in Albany, Rochester, or Poughkeepsie, New York.

About LaBella Associates, LLC

At LaBella Associates, we are committed to creating a positive impact through our work. Our employee-owned structure fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and ethical practices, making us a recognized leader in the industry. We value our team members and are dedicated to their professional growth and the success of our clients.

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