Responsibilities (would include but not be limited to the following):
- Project Planning and Execution: Develop, implement, and monitor project plans for drone mapping and LiDAR projects, ensuring deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines and quality standards. Oversee project workflows to meet client expectations.
- Technical Scope and Estimations: Evaluate technical requirements outlined in RFPs,assess project feasibility, and prepare precise cost and resource estimations. Support business development teams with technical inputs for proposals.
- DGPS Surveys: Provide leadership and technical expertise in DGPS survey
- operations, ensuring accuracy and the seamless integration of survey data into project workflows.
- Team Management: Lead and manage a team of 60-75 pilots and 30-40 drone
- operations teams across India. Provide training, mentorship, and support to enhance team productivity and ensure operational excellence.
- Permissions and Clearances: Handle regulatory approvals and clearances with
- relevant authorities such as DGCA, Digital Sky, MoD, MHA, and local authorities. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Client Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison for clients, understanding their requirements, providing regular project updates, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Operations Management: Plan and execute large-scale drone operations across
- diverse geographic locations. Ensure safety protocols and compliance measures are consistently followed.
- Resource Optimization: Effectively allocate and manage resources, including
- manpower, drones, and equipment, to optimize productivity and operational efficiency.
- Compliance and Reporting: Prepare detailed project reports for internal and
- external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and compliance with all regulatory and operational requirements.
- Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges, ensuring minimal disruptions to project timelines and deliverables.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geospatial Science, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
- 8-10 years of experience in managing drone operations, mapping, and LiDAR
- projects, with demonstrated expertise in DGPS surveys.
- Strong knowledge of DGCA regulations, flight permissions, and operational
- compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to evaluate technical scopes in RFPs and prepare cost estimations.
- Proficiency in geospatial data processing and the integration of LiDAR and drone survey outputs.
- Advanced project management skills with proficiency in tools like MS Project,
- Primavera, or similar.
- Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic project demands.
- Willingness to travel extensively across India.
- Certifications:
- Mandatory: DGCA Drone Pilot Certificate.
- Preferred: PMP or equivalent project management certification.