Regional Manager - Remote Sensing & Mapping (Latin America)

About the role

Fugro is looking for an experienced Regional Manager of Remote Sensing & Mapping (RS&M) to lead its geospatial and digital inspection services across Latin America. As the principal LATAM counterpart to the Americas IML leadership team, you will connect regional operations with global technical leadership, deploy advanced technologies, build high-performing teams and deliver value to clients in utilities, transportation, government, engineering and natural resources.

Key responsibilities

• Align global technology strategies with regional business priorities and lead the deployment of advanced Remote Sensing & Mapping capabilities, including airborne LiDAR, UAV surveying, mobile and terrestrial mapping, structural monitoring, digital twins and predictive maintenance.
• Act as regional technical authority for advanced geospatial solutions, taking part in opportunity development, proposal reviews, major project delivery and technical workshops.
• Own operational readiness of RS&M projects: resource planning, subcontractor partnerships, mobilization and permitting, quality standards, productivity and risk management.
• Work with commercial teams on early client engagement, bid strategy, proposal development and strategic account growth.
• Strengthen Fugro's presence as a technical advisor with utilities, transport authorities, public sector, EPC contractors and mining and energy companies.
• Drive continuous improvement of field and processing workflows, data quality and digital delivery.
• Mentor surveyors, geospatial specialists and project managers, develop training and certification, and represent Fugro at conferences and industry forums.
• Identify and advance next-generation technologies such as AI-assisted inspections, autonomous data collection and advanced LiDAR, and support business cases for future regional investments.