Field Deployment Coordinator

Field Deployment Coordinator Drone & Scanning Solutions

The Field Deployment Coordinator Drone & Scanning Solutions within Bechtel Equipment Operations (BEO) Solutions & Development (S&D) coordinates the mobilization, field execution, and operational support of drone, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and reality-capture solutions that improve project planning, safety, productivity, and decision-making across Bechtel projects. Based in Sugar Land, TX, this role bridges field operations, digital delivery, survey/scanning workflows, and innovation deployment. The role is well suited for individuals with strong field execution experience and hands-on knowledge of drone operations, LiDAR, photogrammetry, geospatial data capture, and digital construction workflows, who are looking to influence how Bechtel deploys advanced field technologies at scale.

Unlike traditional field engineering roles focused primarily on day-to-day site execution, the Field Deployment Coordinator works across multiple projects and business units to plan and deploy drone and scanning operations, establish repeatable field workflows, support pilot programs, and translate captured data into scalable practices that can be standardized across Bechtel's global portfolio.

Major Responsibilities:

• Field Deployment & Mission Execution
• Project & Field Coordination
• Scanning, Data Capture & Deliverables
• Vendor, Equipment & Stakeholder Coordination
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
• Standardization, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
• Equivalent practical experience with 5+ years of relevant field deployment, surveying, scanning, drone operations, or technical construction experience.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification or the ability to obtain and maintain certification is preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of construction field execution, deployment planning, and site operations in active project environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of drone/UAV operations, LiDAR, photogrammetry, laser scanning, or related reality-capture technologies.
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Familiarity with mission planning, control points, geospatial data capture, quality checks, and field-to-digital workflows.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, site layouts, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills with the ability to translate field data into actionable project insights.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with field personnel, technical specialists, vendors, and project leadership.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements in construction and drone-enabled field operations.
• Strong organizational skills, self-direction, and ability to manage multiple deployments in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

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