Geospatial Discipline Manager

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

The Role

Overview

Lead and manage geospatial team, overseeing GIS, surveys, LIDAR, and data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • data acquisition
  • advanced survey
  • lidar photogrammetry
  • gis strategy
  • team leadership
  • engineering models

Tasks

-Manage day-to-day operations and mentor staff across experience levels -Acquire and process remotely sensed data for use by engineers and technical staff -Apply advanced survey methods using robotic total stations, 3D terrestrial scanners, GPS, mobile mapping systems, and aerial mapping techniques -Collaborate with stakeholders to define GIS strategies and solutions -Oversee and perform tasks related to LIDAR, photogrammetry, boundary research, and field surveys (route and property) -Lead and manage a team of geospatial professionals including GIS analysts, surveyors, technicians, and specialists -Guide teams in developing plats, extracting data, and building engineering models from various sources

Requirements

  • arcgis
  • trimble
  • autocad
  • pls
  • surveying
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Up to 20% travel -Proficiency with Trimble Business Center and ArcGIS (required) -Experience leading teams in both field and office environments -Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.), Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), or GIS Professional (GISP) certification (preferred or ability to obtain) -Leadership training -Experience applying geospatial technologies to asset management programs (preferred) -Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed -Ability to work independently and collaboratively -Strong leadership and people management capabilities -Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities -Minimum 10 years of experience in geospatial projects and GIS data analytics -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills -Familiarity with traditional surveying methods and practices (required) -Valid driver’s license required -Ability to collaborate remotely with colleagues across multiple offices -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geography, GIS, or related field—or equivalent experience/training -Minimum 5 years of team management experience -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite -Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Pix4D, and TopoDOT (desirable) -Ability to manage projects and tasks within budget and schedule

Benefits

-Award-winning internship program -Performance bonuses -Employee Stock Ownership Plan -Mentorship opportunities -Competitive compensation -Lunch & learn development sessions -Work-life balance programs -Monthly educational webinars -24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses -Comprehensive health & well-being plans -Employee recognition -Financial wellness plans -401(k) with matching contribution

The Company

About Hanson Professional Services Inc.

-Delivers engineering, architecture, and planning solutions. - caters to clients from local municipalities to large corporations. -provides innovative solutions across multiple sectors, including transportation, water resources, and infrastructure. -expertise in transportation planning and design has shaped highways, bridges, and airports across the U.S. -work in water resources includes stormwater management systems, water treatment plants, and flood control solutions. -designs and plans educational, commercial, and healthcare buildings. -multidisciplinary approach combines technical proficiency with creative problem-solving for complex projects. -noteworthy projects include airport terminals, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facilities, and extensive transportation networks. -headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, with offices across the country, expanding its impact in renewable energy and infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Civil

Commissioning

Construction Management

Electrical

Energy Conservation

Environmental

Geotechnical

Mechanical

Municipal

Planning

Project Management

Stormwater

Structural

Surveying

Transportation

Highway Bridges

Aviation

Railroad

Federal Agencies

County and Municipalities

State Government

Utilities

Industry

Hydrographic Surveying

Land Acquisition