UAS Manager

Overview

Responsible for leading the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program in support of surveying and geomatics operations across the renewable energy project portfolio. The UAS Manager directs a team of commercial pilots sets operational and quality standards manages the aircraft and sensor fleet and owns the programs compliance with FAA regulations and company policy. This is a working management role that combines team leadership program development and resource planning with direct involvement in complex mission planning data quality oversight and project execution while also operating the UAS on assigned projects to ensure necessary data collection. The UAS Manager partners with project management engineering survey and client teams to ensure UAS operations deliver accurate reliable geospatial products on schedule and within budget and works closely with the Director of Geomatics to align the program with broader geomatics strategy and capacity needs.

Location: This position is open to being remote with travel upto 25%-50% throughout the US.

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 everyonefrom interns to executivesto 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. MasTecs Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4.5 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 35000 employees and 400 offices nationwide we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead supervise and develop the UAS team; manage hiring scheduling performance reviews mentorship and professional development
• Set workload priorities and assign personnel and equipment across concurrent projects to meet schedule quality and budget objectives
• Build and maintain training onboarding and certification programs that keep the team current on equipment software safety and regulatory requirements
• Own the UAS programs standard operating procedures field workflows and deliverable specifications and drive their consistent application across the portfolio
• Establish and govern quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards for UAS data collection and verify that deliverables meet project specifications company standards and client requirements
• Establish and enforce field verification procedures to confirm data quality coverage and project requirements have been met before crews depart the job site minimizing rework remobilization and schedule impacts
• Direct the programs safety management including operational risk assessment field safety protocols incident reporting and corrective action
• Own the regulatory compliance posture of all UAS operations including FAA Part 107 airspace authorizations waivers certificates of authorization (COA) Remote ID and applicable federal state and local requirements
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies legal and project teams to secure permits waivers and flight authorizations including advanced operations such as beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) where applicable
• Maintain a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification and ensure that all pilot certifications and recurrent training remain in good standing
• Manage the UAS fleet and sensor inventory across its full lifecycle including procurement maintenance programs calibration repair replacement planning and asset documentation
• Evaluate select and integrate new aircraft sensors and software; manage relationships with manufacturers vendors and service providers
• Develop and manage the UAS program budget; track equipment labor and operating costs and forecast resource and capacity needs across the project portfolio
• Plan UAS support for upcoming projects in coordination with estimating project management and the Director of Geomatics including staffing and mobilization requirements
• Provide technical direction for complex UAS missions including site assessment flight planning airspace evaluation and data acquisition strategy across LiDAR photogrammetry and reality capture applications
• Serve as the primary point of contact for UAS operations among survey teams project stakeholders clients and management
• Report program performance utilization safety and compliance metrics to the Director of Geomatics and recommend improvements to operations staffing and technology
• Maintain organized program records including flight logs compliance documentation maintenance records training records and data archives in accordance with company standards
• Track developments in UAS technology geospatial workflows FAA regulations and industry best practices and adapt the program to maintain capability and compliance
• Adapt responsibilities to evolving project requirements organizational needs and industry dynamics
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Geomatics Surveying Geospatial Science Aviation GIS Engineering Engineering Technology or a related field required
• 5 years experience in UAS operations surveying geomatics or geospatial data collection including a minimum of three years in a lead supervisory or management role
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification maintained in good standing
• Experience managing or leading UAS programs teams or field operations in support of surveying mapping engineering construction utility infrastructure or renewable energy projects

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 the Companys Zero Injury principles
• Proven leadership and people-management ability including the capacity to direct develop and retain a technical field team
• Strong program and project management skills including planning budgeting scheduling and resource allocation across a portfolio of projects
• Advanced knowledge of FAA regulations airspace requirements flight authorization and waiver processes Remote ID and UAS operational and safety best practices
• Deep proficiency in UAS operations and geospatial data collection methodologies including LiDAR photogrammetry orthomosaic mapping and related surveying applications
• Solid understanding of survey accuracy standards QA/QC methodologies GPS/GNSS principles coordinate systems datums and projections
• Ability to evaluate UAS platforms sensors and software and make sound technology and procurement decisions
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans engineering drawings technical specifications and project requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to report to leadership and present clearly to clients and project teams
• Sound judgment problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing operational conditions
• Proficiency with relevant office project management and geospatial software
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Working Environment:

• When visiting jobsites the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

Whats in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $87k-$120k/ 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 Differential Pay and 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 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 Companys 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 MasTecs policy to comply with all applicable state federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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Service Line (UKG) : Name

IMS-IEA Management Services

Required Experience:

Manager