We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Drone Surveying to lead multiple drone surveying and geospatial projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee technical quality, and ensure timely project delivery. The candidate will be responsible for operational planning, client relationships, project costing and performance, team development, and supporting business growth.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on knowledge of drone surveying, LiDAR, DGPS/RTK, photogrammetry, and geospatial deliverables, along with proven leadership and project-management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project & Operations Management

• Oversee multiple drone surveying and geospatial projects across India, from mobilization to final delivery.
• Coordinate Project Managers, Drone Pilots, DGPS Operators, Surveyors, GIS Engineers, and Data Processing Teams.
• Monitor project schedules, manpower, equipment deployment, budgets, productivity, and deliverables.
• Resolve operational challenges and ensure timely completion of projects.

2. Technical Oversight & Quality Control

• Review survey methodologies, flight plans, GCP/CP requirements, and project specifications.
• Oversee LiDAR, RGB photogrammetry, thermal, DGPS/RTK, topographic, mining, corridor, and volumetric surveys.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of orthomosaics, point clouds, LAS/LAZ, DSM/DTM/DEM, contours, 3D models, and volume reports.
• Establish and monitor SOPs, QA/QC procedures, safety standards, and technical documentation.

3. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Lead client meetings, technical discussions, project reviews, and progress presentations.
• Understand client requirements and ensure deliverables meet agreed specifications.
• Manage escalations, resolve project-related concerns, and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, government departments, and project stakeholders as required.

4. Business Development & Commercial Support

• Support the BDM team in lead evaluation, technical presentations, site assessments, and project scoping.
• Review technical feasibility, resource requirements, project costing, and quotation proposals.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Contracts Manager to assess timelines, commercial terms, and execution risks.
• Identify new project opportunities, repeat business, and potential subcontracting partnerships.

5. Team Leadership & Resource Planning

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and technical teams.
• Allocate manpower, equipment, and resources according to project priorities.
• Improve team productivity, accountability, and coordination between field and processing teams.
• Identify training needs and standardize working procedures across projects.

6. Reporting & Performance Management

• Review project progress, costs, profitability, quality, and resource utilization.
• Maintain management reports, project status updates, risk registers, and performance records.
• Report major issues, project performance, and resource requirements to the Director/CEO.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency, safety, quality, and delivery standards.

• DGPS/RTK, GNSS, GCP/CP Establishment
• Topographic, Mining, Corridor, and Volumetric Surveys
• Point Cloud Processing, Orthomosaic, DSM/DTM/DEM, and 3D Mapping
• GIS and Geospatial Data Quality Control
• Software knowledge: DJI Terra, Agisoft Metashape, Global Mapper, QGIS, ArcGIS, or equivalent tools

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, GIS, Remote Sensing, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of relevant experience in drone surveying and geospatial projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of field operations, technical deliverables, QA/QC, and project execution.
• Experience with DJI Enterprise drones and LiDAR systems is preferred.
• Strong leadership, client-management, problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across India.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

• On-time project completion and client satisfaction.
• Survey accuracy and deliverable quality.
• Team productivity and resource utilization.
• Project cost control and profitability.
• Effective client coordination and issue resolution.
• Business development support and repeat-project opportunities.
• Compliance with safety standards and company SOPs.

Coordinates with: Business Development Manager, Project Managers, Field Coordinators, Contracts Manager, Accounts Team, Drone Pilots, Surveyors, and Data Processing/GIS Teams.

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on drone-surveying professional who can lead people, manage multiple projects, maintain technical excellence, support business growth, and take complete ownership of project delivery across India.