Associate Technical Lead - Quick Look and Calibration

NV5•Portland, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Technical Production Lead supports daily production operations across a multi-project team environment. This role combines hands-on technical production with project management responsibilities, requiring a strong understanding of workflows, resource planning, and risk identification. Beyond technical execution, this individual plays an active role in team development through mentorship, performance support, and process improvement — helping drive consistent, high-quality project delivery. Work Environment: Location: NV5 Portland, OR office Hybrid schedule At NV5, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as leaders in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential. NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

Requirements

3+ years of Lidar production experience, with team leadership responsibility (task lead, technical lead roles)
Strong understanding of production workflows, quality control, and troubleshooting
Experience with project tracking and resource management tools
Solid communication skills with ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
Proven ability to manage schedules, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Experience mentoring team members and supporting professional development
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, or related field
Familiarity with lidar acquisition methods, including aerial, mobile, and UAV
Familiarity with project planning, setup, estimation, resourcing and labor forecasting
Experience with process improvement methodologies
Able to handle changing timelines and accommodate changes in project priorities

Responsibilities

Manage multiple concurrent projects, including setup, planning, estimation, resource forecasting, and delivery
Track and report project status to the team lead, proactively identifying and escalating risks
Forecast and adjust team resources across projects to ensure deadlines are met
Delegate work effectively, recommend task leads, and define task scope for each project
Coordinate with subcontractors and stakeholders to maintain clear project communication
Assist with team supervision, including 1-on-1s, PTO tracking, and performance feedback
Support hiring, onboarding, and training plan development for new team members
Train and mentor team members and task/tech leads on workflows, best practices, and soft skills
Standardize and enforce workflow processes to ensure consistency and adherence to client specifications
Contribute to production when needed by performing data processing tasks
Drive continuous improvement through kick-offs, retrospectives, and process refinement