Associate Technical Lead - Quick Look and Calibration

The Associate Technical Production Lead supports daily production operations across a multi-project team environment. This role combines hands-on technical production with project management responsibilities, requiring a strong understanding of workflows, resource planning, and risk identification. Beyond technical execution, this individual plays an active role in team development through mentorship, performance support, and process improvement - helping drive consistent, high-quality project delivery.

Work Environment:

Location: NV5 Portland, OR office
• Hybrid schedule

At NV5, 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 leaders in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

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.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects, including setup, planning, estimation, resource forecasting, and delivery

• Track and report project status to the team lead, proactively identifying and escalating risks

• Forecast and adjust team resources across projects to ensure deadlines are met

• Delegate work effectively, recommend task leads, and define task scope for each project

• Coordinate with subcontractors and stakeholders to maintain clear project communication

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

• Support hiring, onboarding, and training plan development for new team members

• Train and mentor team members and task/tech leads on workflows, best practices, and soft skills

• Standardize and enforce workflow processes to ensure consistency and adherence to client specifications

• Contribute to production when needed by performing data processing tasks

• Drive continuous improvement through kick-offs, retrospectives, and process refinement

Minimum Requirements:

• 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

Experience/Skills Preferred (in addition to requirements):

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

• Familiarity with lidar acquisition methods, including aerial, mobile, and UAV

• Familiarity with project planning, setup, estimation, resourcing and labor forecasting

• Experience with process improvement methodologies

• Able to handle changing timelines and accommodate changes in project priorities

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

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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