• Geospatial Discipline Manager

    Hanson Professional Services Inc. (Springfield, IL)


    Hanson Values

     

    Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

     

    If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

     

    Job Title

    Geospatial Discipline Manager

    **Department:** Geospatial Services

    **Employment Type:** Full-Time

    **Schedule:** Remote or Remote/Hybrid eligible

     

    Hanson Values

     

    Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

     

    If you value creativity, innovative thinking, and enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for growth and development, consider joining Hanson Professional Services Inc. We are a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm with over 400 employees, providing a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, scientific, and allied services across the United States.

     

    A Day in the Life of a Geospatial Discipline Manager at Hanson

    Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

    + Lead and manage a team of geospatial professionals including GIS analysts, surveyors, technicians, and specialists

    + Oversee and perform tasks related to LIDAR, photogrammetry, boundary research, and field surveys (route and property)

    + Guide teams in developing plats, extracting data, and building engineering models from various sources

    + Acquire and process remotely sensed data for use by engineers and technical staff

    + Manage day-to-day operations and mentor staff across experience levels

    + Collaborate with stakeholders to define GIS strategies and solutions

    + Apply advanced survey methods using robotic total stations, 3D terrestrial scanners, GPS, mobile mapping systems, and aerial mapping techniques

    + Other duties as assigned

     

    What We’re Looking For

    We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

    Education & Experience

    + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geography, GIS, or related field—or equivalent experience/training

    + Minimum 10 years of experience in geospatial projects and GIS data analytics

    + Minimum 5 years of team management experience

    + Experience leading teams in both field and office environments

    + Experience applying geospatial technologies to asset management programs (preferred)

    + Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.), Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), or GIS Professional (GISP) certification (preferred or ability to obtain)

    Technical Skills

    + Proficiency with Trimble Business Center and ArcGIS (required)

    + Familiarity with traditional surveying methods and practices (required)

    + Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Pix4D, and TopoDOT (desirable)

    Soft Skills

    + Strong leadership and people management capabilities

    + Ability to manage projects and tasks within budget and schedule

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

    + Self-motivated with a desire to continuously learn and grow

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively

    Additional Requirements

    + Ability to collaborate remotely with colleagues across multiple offices

    + Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed

    + Up to 20% travel

    + Valid driver’s license required

    **Salary Range: $135,000 – $195,000** _This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus._

     

    Benefits

    Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

    Competitive compensation

     

    Performance bonuses

     

    401(k) with matching contribution

     

    Employee Stock Ownership Plan

     

    Comprehensive health & well-being plans

     

    Financial wellness plans

     

    Work-life balance programs

     

    Want to know more? Visit our benefits page (http://www.hanson-inc.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for all the details.

     

    Culture

     

    We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

     

    Monthly educational webinars

     

    Leadership training

     

    Lunch & learn development sessions

     

    24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

     

    Mentorship opportunities

     

    Award-winning internship program

     

    Employee recognition

     

    And so much more!

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

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