Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Reality Capture Technician (CB)

The VDC Reality Capture Technician is responsible for collecting, processing, and integrating reality capture data to support coordination, as-built verification, model analysis, and project reporting. The role involves drone piloting and point cloud data management, supporting project VDC workflows.

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, with later shift to a project site near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Responsibilities

• Perform reality capture activities, including drone flights, aerial image collection, site photography, 360 capture, LiDAR scanning, and related field data collection.
• Process and organize aerial and ground-based capture data for use in coordination, planning, reporting, and model analysis.
• Verify as-built field conditions using laser scanner, total station, GNSS, and related field data against project models and requirements.
• Clean and prepare point cloud data, including cropping, sectioning, and removal of noise.
• Integrate reality capture data with 3D models, CAD drawings, Drone Deploy and project coordination workflows.
• Compile as-built data, identify field-to-model discrepancies, and support issue reporting to project teams.
• Support site control activities by working with project control, coordinate systems, and related field verification requirements.
• Maintain capture equipment, field notes, data logs, and project documentation in accordance with company and project standards.
• Coordinate with VDC, operations, and field teams to plan and execute capture activities based on project priorities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in VDC, geomatics, survey, construction technology, engineering technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience with drone piloting and aerial data management.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in active construction environments.
• Experience with Autodesk Forma/ACC, Civil 3D, Autodesk Point Layout, Trimble control tools, or similar platforms.
• Experience on large, complex, industrial, mission critical, or data centre projects.
• Relevant drone or flight credentials are an asset.
• Experience with GPR is an asset.
• Able to satisfy all requirements necessary to conduct advanced drone operations and flight planning in Canada.
• Travel as required.

Additional Information

• The position will initially be based out of Edmonton, Alberta, with later shift to a project site near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
• Clark Builders is a purpose-driven partner committed to building stronger communities, with a focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability. The company is part of the Turner Construction family.