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Our Environmental Geospatial and Data Services Business Center (BC) is seeking a Team Leader to oversee, grow, and manage our Geospatial team in the Gulf Coast region. This region includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, with most of our operations concentrated in Texas and Florida.

The position is based in the Gulf Coast region, with preference given to candidates located in Texas or Florida.

Our Business Center comprises over 160 Geospatial and Data Specialists serving both the United States and Canada. On average, our specialists have 15 years of experience and have been with the company for approximately 10 years.

The Team Leader will report to the Business Center Operating Leader (BCOL) and collaborate closely with Business Center Practice Leaders (BCPLs) and other Team Leaders—both within our BC and across other BCs—to manage workload, support staff development, and pursue business opportunities.

At Stantec, Team Leaders are expected to work from the office at least three days per week.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Oversee geospatial and data services activities within the Gulf Coast region for the Business Center (BC).

- Strategize, plan, and coordinate project assignments to ensure efficient execution.

- Actively manage geospatial projects and tasks, including spatial data workflows, budgets, and timelines.

- Oversee staff utilization and resource allocation, collaborating with BC leadership (BCOL, BCPLs, and other Team Leaders) as needed to support team growth and performance.

- Address personnel and project-related issues proactively and constructively.

- Provide leadership and management to direct reports, including recruitment and onboarding of new team members.

- Lead the Year-End Performance Review (YEPR) and compensation review process in accordance with Stantec policy.

- Establish and maintain strong working relationships, serving as a liaison between internal teams, clients, project managers, discipline leads, and external consultants.

- Lead business development efforts for geospatial services in the region.

- Support and review cost estimates and budget development for proposals and new opportunities.

- Ensure adherence to established Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes.

- Guarantee timely and effective delivery of project requirements.

- Lead by example and promote cross-team collaboration.

- Foster a strong health and safety culture within the team.

- Manage formal and informal training initiatives, provide mentorship, and identify opportunities for professional development.

- Collaborate with BCPLs and technical teams to identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement in field operations.

- Work with BC leadership to promote integration across disciplines and geographies.

- Complete operational tasks such as reviewing and approving timecards, expenses, and vacation requests.

Qualifications and Skills

- Proficient in Esri ArcGIS software, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap (for legacy projects), ArcGIS Online, and the ArcGIS Field Maps App.

- Advanced knowledge of the Esri product suite.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to write clear and compelling proposals and reports.

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

- Proven experience working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience delivering geospatial products and analytical solutions in the context of environmental studies is considered an asset.

- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in dynamic and high-pressure settings is an asset.

Additional Competencies

- Strong problem-solving, organizational, collaboration, and coordination abilities.

- Solid project management experience.

- Committed to health and safety excellence.

- Proven ability to influence, support, and inspire team members.

- Demonstrated leadership and people management experience, including mentoring and project-based supervision.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education and Experience

- A degree or diploma in a discipline related to Geospatial

- Minimum 10 years’ experience

- Prior management experience will be considering an asset

- Prior consulting experience will be considering an asset

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive

**Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

**Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

**Primary Location:** United States | TX | Austin

**Organization:** 2562 EnvSvcs-US Geospatial & Data Services-Austin TX

**Employee Status:** Regular

**Travel:** Yes

**Schedule:** Full time

**Job Posting:** 24/10/2025 11:10:21

**Req ID:** 1002708

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.