Director of Geomatics

IEA Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives • Fargo, ND

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all surveying, geospatial, and aerial data acquisition activities across the organization. This role oversees a multidisciplinary team responsible for drone-based LiDAR and photogrammetry, geospatial data processing and analysis, and field survey execution supporting the full project lifecycle from pre-construction site evaluation through grading verification and construction layout. The Director ensures the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of all geospatial data used for engineering design, cost estimating, and construction verification. This includes oversight of LiDAR data processing, point cloud analysis, surface modeling, and validation of grading and site conditions against design requirements. The role also leads survey operations including ALTA-based site setup, control network establishment, and centralized data management. This position establishes standards, workflows, and technologies that drive efficiency, quality, and scalability across all geomatics functions. As the senior subject matter expert, the Director ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards while aligning survey and geospatial deliverables with engineering, construction, and business objectives. This role is accountable for end-to-end geomatics execution across all project lifecycle phases, estimating support, preconstruction, construction, and closeout, with final decision authority on geomatics risk management, methods, and sequencing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics or related field
• 10 years of relevant work experience in the geomatics field
• Five years of experience in a leadership role with proven results
• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward MasTec CE&I’s Zero Injury principles
• Possess strong technical aptitude & proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks, make decisions and solve problems while under pressure
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate will all levels of the organization
• Strong leadership, development, coaching and mentoring skills
• Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, contracts and governmental regulations
• Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities

Nice To Haves

• Active professional engineering license preferred

Responsibilities

• Own lifecycle accountability for geomatics activities from early site assessment and risk identification through final construction verification and turnover
• Accountable for geomatics outcomes across the project lifecycle and holds final authority to approve, reject, or escalate geomatics approaches, data readiness, and risk mitigation strategies
• Lead and manage core Geomatics functions and teams supporting geomatics engineering, surveying, aerial data acquisition, and geospatial data management across multiple projects and regions
• Oversee all drone-based data acquisition activities, including LiDAR and photogrammetric flights, ensuring proper planning, execution, and data quality
• Direct processing and analysis of LiDAR and photogrammetry data, including point cloud classification, intensity evaluation, surface modeling, and generation of accurate existing condition datasets for engineering and estimating
• Ensure pre-construction geospatial data accurately represents existing site conditions to support design development, earthwork analysis, and project costing
• Oversee post-clearing and post-grading survey verification through aerial and field methods to confirm compliance with design surfaces and tolerances prior to construction activities such as pile installation
• Establish and maintain survey control networks and coordinate systems for all projects, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all survey and construction layout activities
• Oversee ALTA/NSPS survey integration and ensure proper translation of boundary, easement, and title data into field-ready control and layout
• Manage centralized survey and geospatial data systems (e.g., Trimble platforms), ensuring proper data governance, version control, accessibility, and integration with engineering and construction teams
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for drone operations, LiDAR processing, survey workflows, and data management
• Enforce Geomatics RACI ownership and handoff expectations across all project phases and stakeholder groups
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations for drone operations and all applicable state and federal land surveying requirements
• Serve as the senior technical authority for geomatics and survey-related issues, including troubleshooting complex data discrepancies or field challenges
• Collaborate with Engineering, Preconstruction, and Construction teams to align geospatial deliverables with design intent, grading plans, and construction tolerances
• Serve as the final decision authority for geomatics risk, methodologies, tolerances, and sequencing across Engineering, Operations, and Construction interfaces
• Monitor geomatics performance, data accuracy, and project trends to identify risks, support operational decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and track operational KPIs related to geomatics data quality, execution efficiency, project readiness, and lifecycle support across all project phases
• Escalate unresolved cross-functional data conflicts, risk acceptance decisions, ordeviations from standards to executive leadership
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and workflows to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and scalability (e.g., LiDAR advancements, automation, machine control integration)
• Support estimating and business development efforts by ensuring reliable geospatial data is available for site evaluation and proposal development
• Lead training and development of staff across drone operations, data processing, and survey practices to build technical depth and consistency
• Conduct audits and site visits to verify field execution, data integrity, and adherence to company standards and safety requirements
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing, and resource planning to support current and future project demands
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all field, drone, and survey operations

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director