Reality Capture Specialist Manager
Posted 18 Aug 2026
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- Expected experience
- 10–12 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsBachelor of Architecture, Remote Pilot Certificate (FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot License)
Study levelProfessional certification
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
Our Reality Capture team has an opening for a Reality Capture Specialist Manager in our California region. This role could be based in the following studios:
- Los Angeles
- Riverside
- Sacramento
- San Diego
- San Francisco
About Reality Capture at DLR Group
The Reality Capture team utilizes a combination of lidar 3D scans, photogrammetry, photographs, and construction documents to create 3D models that elevate accuracy and safety throughout the lifecycle of our projects.
If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.
Position Summary
As a Reality Capture Specialist Manager at DLR Group you will use advanced technology to quickly develop digital models of existing buildings and spaces. Attention to detail is critical, as the resulting deliverables will be used by DLR Group design teams and clients. You will have a passion for cutting-edge technology and the ability to apply it effectively to varying project scopes.
Architectural knowledge of existing buildings is crucial.
You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the financial health of the project, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions.
What you will do:
- Lead and mentor Reality Capture Specialists in your region, ensuring technical growth and project success
- Communicate effectively with the Reality Capture Team to align priorities and workflows
- Train staff on advanced scanning techniques and accurate building capture documentation
- Operate, register, and process data from a wide range of 3D laser scanning equipment