Geospatial Team Lead

Stantec; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Team Leader to oversee, grow, and manage our Geospatial team for the Great Lakes region. The role involves coordinating project assignments, budgets, and timelines while leading staff development and performance reviews.

The Team Leader will collaborate with BC leadership and external consultants to pursue opportunities and ensure high-quality deliverables. The position requires office presence at least three days per week and active leadership to drive business development,

Responsibilities

• Oversee geospatial and data services activities within the Great Lakes region.
• Strategize, plan, and coordinate project assignments for efficient execution.
• Actively manage projects with budgets and timelines.
• Oversee staff utilization and resource allocation with BC leadership.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and YEPR/compensation reviews.
• Establish strong internal and client relationships; liaise with project managers and discipline leads.
• Drive geospatial service growth and new business opportunities in the region.
• Review cost estimates and budgets for proposals and opportunities.
• Ensure QA/QC processes and timely delivery of project requirements.
• Promote cross-team collaboration and a strong health and safety culture.
• Foster innovation and process improvement in field operations.

Job description

Our Environmental Geospatial and Data Services Business Center (BC) is seeking a Team Leader to oversee, grow, and manage our Geospatial team in the Great Lakes region. This region includes Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Minnesota.

Our Business Center comprises over 160 Geospatial and Data Specialists serving both the United States and Canada. On average, our specialists have an average of 15 years of experience and have been with the company for at least 10 years. We have approximately 20 geospatial staff in the region.

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, mainly in Environmental service BC 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 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.