GDS Team Leader (GIS) - US Gulf Region
Stantec
Lead and manage Gulf Coast geospatial team, oversee projects, resources, and business development.
11 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Austin
Office Full-Time
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
project delivery
cost estimation
health safety
business development
geospatial management
resource allocation
- Guarantee timely and effective delivery of project requirements.
- Strategize, plan, and coordinate project assignments to ensure efficient execution.
- Support and review cost estimates and budget development for proposals and new opportunities.
- Foster a strong health and safety culture within the team.
- Lead business development efforts for geospatial services in the region.
- Complete operational tasks such as reviewing and approving timecards, expenses, and vacation requests.
- Actively manage geospatial projects and tasks, including spatial data workflows, budgets, and timelines.
- Manage formal and informal training initiatives, provide mentorship, and identify opportunities for professional development.
- Oversee geospatial and data services activities within the Gulf Coast region for the Business Center (BC).
- Lead the YearEnd Performance Review (YEPR) and compensation review process in accordance with Stantec policy.
- Work with BC leadership to promote integration across disciplines and geographies.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships, serving as a liaison between internal teams, clients, project managers, discipline leads, and external consultants.
- Provide leadership and management to direct reports, including recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
- Address personnel and projectrelated issues proactively and constructively.
- Oversee staff utilization and resource allocation, collaborating with BC leadership (BCOL, BCPLs, and other Team Leaders) as needed to support team growth and performance.
- Ensure adherence to established Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes.
- Collaborate with BCPLs and technical teams to identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement in field operations.
- Lead by example and promote crossteam collaboration.
What you bring
arcgis
geospatial degree
10 years
leadership
project management
communication
- Proven ability to influence, support, and inspire team members.
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in dynamic and highpressure settings is an asset.
- Prior management experience will be considering an asset
- Proficient in Esri ArcGIS software, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap (for legacy projects), ArcGIS Online, and the ArcGIS Field Maps App.
- A degree or diploma in a discipline related to Geospatial
- Demonstrated leadership and people management experience, including mentoring and projectbased supervision.
- Prior consulting experience will be considering an asset
- Solid project management experience.
- Experience delivering geospatial products and analytical solutions in the context of environmental studies is considered an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven experience working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams in fastpaced, deadlinedriven environments.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience
- Ability to write clear and compelling proposals and reports.
- Strong problemsolving, organizational, collaboration, and coordination abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of the Esri product suite.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
- Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
- Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
- Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
- Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
- Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
- Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.
- We Put People First
- We Do What is Right
- We Are Better Together
- We Are Driven to Achieve
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
- Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
- Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
- Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
43% women
Female Representation in Leadership
43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.
18% pay gap
Global Gender Pay Gap
The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.
3% compa-ratio
Gender Pay Gap Improvement
North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.
7% score improvement
Gender-Equality Index
Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.
- Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
- Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
- 36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
- First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score
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