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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

**AECOM** is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior GIS Manager to lead and manage geospatial initiatives across multiple infrastructure and utility projects and will be located in Denver, CO. This role will be responsible for overseeing GIS staff, coordinating cross-functional workflows, and ensuring the integrity and interoperability of spatial data across GIS, BIM, and asset management platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for solving complex data challenges in support of client-facing and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Team Leadership & Resource Management

+ Supervise and mentor GIS staff, delegating tasks across concurrent projects.

+ Manage workload distribution and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

+ Workflow Documentation & Integration

+ Design and document data workflows between GIS, BIM (e.g., Revit, Civil 3D), and asset management systems (e.g., Maximo, Cityworks).

+ Ensure data interoperability and traceability across platforms.

+ Schema Management & Data Governance

+ Maintain and update GIS data schemas tailored to various client requirements.

+ Enforce data standards, validation rules, and version control protocols.

+ Cityworks Configuration & Support

+ Understand and support Cityworks configurations, including service request workflows, asset hierarchies, and spatial integrations.

+ Collaborate with asset management teams to align GIS data with operational needs.

+ Client Engagement & Facilitation

+ Lead client-facing workshops and discovery sessions with cross-functional groups including IT, engineering, planning, and operations.

+ Translate technical concepts into actionable strategies for stakeholders.

+ Data Development Strategy

+ Evaluate and implement the right balance between automated data processing (e.g., ETL tools, scripts) and manual editing.

+ Optimize data development workflows for efficiency and accuracy.

+ Provides technical and management leadership for a discipline or area of responsibility.

+ Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative.

+ Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with senior-level managers within the company and with key officials of other organizations and companies, and is skilled in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

+ At this level, individuals will have demonstrated creativity, foresight, and mature technical judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual structure/design problems, determining program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guides for diverse activities.

+ Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

+ BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics, or related field.

+ 14+ years of professional experience in GIS, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.

+ GIS Professional (GISP), GIS Certification Institute (GISCI), December 2020, Credential ID 99276

+ Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and FME.

+ Experience with BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Civil 3D) and integration with GIS.

+ Working knowledge of CityWorks AMS or PLL modules.

+ Strong understanding of utility and infrastructure data models.

+ Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

+ Experience with Python, SQL, or ModelBuilder is a plus.

+ Familiarity with asset management systems such as Maximo, Cartegraph, Cityworks or Infor.

+ Experience in airport, municipal, or utility environments.

+ Institute of Asset Management (AIM) Certification

+ Knowledge of NIST, FAA, or TSA data governance standards

Additional Information

+ This position does not provide sponsorship nor will it in the future

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $150000 to $175000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**ReqID:** J10137365

**Business Line:** Transportation

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** West

**Career Area:** Digital & Engineering Technology

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

**Compensation:** USD 150000 - USD 175000 - yearly