Associate Technical Production Lead (Lidar)

The Associate Technical Production Lead is integral to supporting the Lidar Processing and Classification team with daily production operations. This role requires a deep understanding of technical requirements and project workflows, combined with the ability to perform hands-on production tasks while identifying potential project risks and resource gaps. In addition to technical expertise, the Associate Technical Production Lead plays a key role in team management by fostering professional development, providing mentorship, and supporting overall team growth. This individual will help ensure smooth production processes while contributing to the continuous improvement of team performance and project delivery. 

Work Environment:  Onsite - NV5 Portland, OR office

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

• Contribute to production by performing data processing tasks and independently handling project workflows 

• Train team members on various project workflows and tasks 

• Own and standardize Lidar Processing and Classification workflows to ensure consistency 

• Serve as a task lead on multiple projects, delegating effectively as needed 

• Assist with team supervision, including tracking PTO and conducting 1-on-1s 

• Support the professional growth of team members through mentorship and development 

• Mentor task/tech leads in monitoring, reporting, organizational skills, and soft skills 

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and setting up training plans for new team members 

• Provide performance feedback and actively support employee development 

• Oversee project tracking and report status to the team lead 

• Identify and escalate project risks, establishing communication with subcontractors as needed 

• Forecast and adjust team resources to ensure project deadlines are met 

• Recommend task leads and define the scope of tasks for each project 

• Support internal project kick-offs, retrospectives, and drive workflow process improvements 

• Set and uphold standards, ensuring best practices for workflows, project setup, and meeting client specifications. 

Requirements and Qualifications 

• 3+ years of Lidar production experience, with team leadership responsibility (task lead, technical lead roles) 

• Strong understanding of production workflows, quality control, and troubleshooting 

• Experience with project tracking and resource management tools  

• Solid communication skills with ability to work across technical and non-technical teams 

• Proven ability to manage schedules, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines 

• Experience mentoring team members and supporting professional development 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, or related field 

• Familiarity with Lidar processing tools 

• Experience with process improvement methodologies 

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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