Senior GIS Lead – Cultural Resources Programs

Kleinfelder; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Kleinfelder is seeking a senior GIS professional to lead geospatial strategy, data management, and GIS production for cultural resources projects across the western United States. The role combines technical leadership with project oversight, mentoring staff, and advancing GIS capabilities within the Central Division.

The successful candidate will collaborate with project managers, PIs, environmental planners, and clients to deliver innovative geospatial solutions, enhance data quality, and

Formación

• Master’s degree or higher in GIS or related field; 15+ years of GIS and project management experience.
• Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary GIS projects and teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to support proposals and client coordination.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Enterprise GIS environments.
• Experience designing and managing enterprise geodatabases; advanced spatial analysis and cartographic production.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as GIS technical lead for the Central Division Cultural Resources Program.
• Manage geospatial support for cultural resources, environmental planning, renewable energy, transportation, and utility projects.
• Develop and maintain enterprise geodatabases and GIS data management systems.
• Design and implement ArcGIS workflows across Pro, Online, Enterprise, and Field Maps.
• Perform advanced spatial analysis to support environmental and cultural resource compliance.
• Produce high-quality maps, exhibits, and agency submittals.
• Mentor staff and support business development and proposals.
• Evaluate emerging GIS technologies and AI-assisted workflows.

Conocimientos

GIS leadership

Project management

Advanced spatial analysis

Technical writing

Communication skills

Team leadership

Educación

Master’s degree or higher

PhD-level education

Herramientas

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Field Maps

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Remote sensing

GNSS survey

Photogrammetry

Descripción del empleo

Kleinfelder is seeking a senior GIS professional to lead geospatial strategy, data management, and GIS production for cultural resources projects across the western United States. The role combines technical leadership with project oversight, mentoring staff, and advancing GIS capabilities within the Central Division.

The successful candidate will collaborate with project managers, PIs, environmental planners, and clients to deliver innovative geospatial solutions, enhance data quality, and