UAV Remote Sensing Project Manager

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a UAV Remote Sensing Project Manager to join our team in Ames, Iowa. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

What You Will Be Doing:

In this position, you will be responsible for the overall planning, development and completion of UAV projects in a profitable manner. You will also manage technical and professional staff and supervises development, implementation and maintenance of UAV fleet and pilot logistics, operational aspects of UAV data acquisitions and processing assignments.

• Responsible for the management planning, scheduling and performance of multiple UAV projects and personnel.
• Identifies the project scope and participates in the contract negotiation.
• Develops and monitors project budgets and implements corrective action if appropriate.
• Performs and assists with staff to develop database and schema criteria for the firm's UAV services.
• Manages UAV Flight requests and pilot assignments.
• Manages and supports operational aspects of UAV data acquisitions and processing assignments including Mapping, Photography, Video, LiDAR, QA/QC of Deliverables
• Manages UAV Flight and Processing Software and Partner Relationships with SkySkopes, DroneDeploy, Pix4D and others as needed.
• Performs business development activities (i.e. RFP's, presentations, preparation of proposals).
• Plans and organizes project assignments and is responsible for the work of other UAV technicians and specialists.
• Manages and analyzes data from remote sensing platforms to obtain meaningful information.
• Assists with the development and design of remote sensing applications specific to project goals

What We Are Looking For:

• B.S. Degree in Geography, Computer Science or GIS or equivalent from an accredited college. Master's degree preferred.
• Eight (8) years or more of related GIS and/or UAV experience preferred
• Remote Pilots Certification
• Remote Sensing Certification preferred
• Effective interpersonal written & verbal communication skills
• Strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Skilled knowledge and skills in ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server and application related extensions.
• Developing knowledge of data management within Relational Database Management Systems.
• Developing knowledge of data analytics, advanced data visualization techniques and Big Data.
• Working knowledge of web-based GIS services and mapping.
• Possess valid driver's license.

WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.