GIS/Geospatial Practice Lead

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

Geospatial Technology Leader, Corporate

You already know this is a great place to work. Here is an opportunity to grow your career.

This is a senior-level position focused on the long-term strategic growth of the organization in the technology area.  This lead will help to drive strategic engineering and construction initiatives through advances in GIS and mapping technologies, reality capture, drone solutions, remote sensing, and custom solutions and workflows. This individual will lead the firm in best practices for these types of technologies for our planning, design and construction practices. The successful candidate will also assist our Chief Process and Innovation Officer (CPIO) in formulating and administering operations plans and processes.

As a member of the Innovation team, the Geospatial Technology Leader will also engage in research and development and provide guidance and oversight to the GIS practices at Benesch, engaging in new product research, testing, and the incubation of innovative ideas that arise from around the company.

Location

This position can be in any Benesch office or work remote.

The Impact You Will Have

• Motivate and inspire the geospatial practice at Benesch by enhancing the environment that promotes positive collaboration among GIS practitioners across the company
• Support the Innovation Team, User Groups and Tech Groups in the areas of GIS, BIM, drones and other practices areas to assist in completing initiatives to grow Benesch’s technology practice and footprint
• Work in collaboration with the GIS Task Force and GIS practitioners to advance common standards, best practices, etc. from a geospatial technology perspective
• Provide guidance, instruction, training, and leadership skills to inspire geospatial staff to perform at their optimum, working efficiently together and maximizing the team’s potential
• Displaying excellent interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships across the organization among GIS practitioners, Division leadership and corporate staff, helping to expand our GIS practice with both technical and business development support
• Assist in seeking out regional and national business opportunities in geospatial areas, leading the pursuit of these projects when appropriate and managing and delivering these projects as appropriate
• Help lead and advance vendor relationships such as Esri. Help establish relationships with other geospatial technology vendors as applicable
• Be a collaborative partner to our business line stakeholders by understanding the business needs, the key strategic objectives of the business line stakeholders, and what those stakeholders need to achieve their strategic objectives. Be seen by the business line stakeholders as an extension of their team

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• Advanced level skills in ESRI ArcGIS
• Knowledge and expertise with drone and other data collection technology
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D
• Membership in professional and technical societies expected

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer committed to a professional, inclusive, and compliant workplace. We follow all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to non-discrimination, pay transparency, and equal opportunity for protected groups such as veterans and individuals with disabilities. This includes adhering to regulations related to equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, pay transparency, and any other legislation relevant to the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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Pay Range$165,000—$200,000 USD