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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.

Travel: Open to Remote with 50% travel or as required. 

Company Overview
MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).
We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.
The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.
MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Recruitment Video: https://youtu.be/64du25Mfnx0?si=nnq4QyS7zgEej7dA

Recruitment Video: https://youtu.be/64du25Mfnx0?si=nnq4QyS7zgEej7dA

Essential Job Functions:

• 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

Education and Work Experience 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
• Active professional engineering license preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $163k-$210k/ year, commensurate with experience
• 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)

Health & Wellness

• 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

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• 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

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Education and Work Experience 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
• Active professional engineering license preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $163k-$210k/ year, commensurate with experience
• 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)

Health & Wellness

• 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

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insuranc...