Description
Raise your hand if you're craving a work environment that values your talent. Join the Clune family where you’re valued as an employee owner! Clune Construction is proud to be made up of passionate, driven, unique individuals who exhibit integrity and value quality in everything they do. We welcome diversity of thought and life experience. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our people and in turn, our people benefit from a culture of shared fate. We believe this has led to us being the fortunate recipient of countless awards for our culture and ethics, including Best Places to Work, a Top Workplace nationally, and the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for outstanding ethics.
The Reality Capture Technician will play a vital role in gathering and processing high-quality 3D data to support projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in 3D laser scanning, possess a FAA Part 107 Certification for UAV (drone) operations, and be proficient in capturing and processing spatial data. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a passion for leveraging technology to enhance virtual and physical construction processes.
What We Offer
At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
- Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
- Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
- Fitness Program
- Pet Insurance
Core Values and Behaviors
Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.
Essential Functions
- Operate UAVs to capture aerial data and imagery, ensuring compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations.
- Perform 3D laser scanning of project sites to create accurate point clouds and spatial datasets.
- Process, register, and manage point cloud data for use in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other virtual construction applications.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and design teams to provide precise, actionable data that supports project requirements and deadlines.
- Conduct site visits to assess project conditions, plan UAV flight paths, and set up 3D scanning equipment.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to drone operation, laser scanning equipment, and data processing.
- Maintain and manage equipment, including UAVs, 3D laser scanners, and related software.
- Ensure all captured data meets company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- FAA Part 107 Certification for UAV (drone) operations preferred
- Proven experience in 3D laser scanning and point cloud processing.
- Proficiency in data processing software (e.g., Trimble Realworks, Autodesk ReCap, Leica Cyclone, FARO Scene) and familiarity with BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks).
- Understanding of photogrammetry, surveying principles, and spatial data accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle and troubleshoot technical equipment.
- Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach to projects.
Education and Experience
- Associates Degree or combination of equivalent education and experience preferred
- Experience with additional reality capture techniques (e.g., photogrammetry, LiDAR).
- Experience or interest in Videography to assist with processing.
- Familiarity with CAD/BIM software and workflows.
- Experience working in construction, engineering, or architecture industries.
All candidates must provide a resume.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.