Geographical Information System (GIS) Manager

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented GIS Manager to join our team! In this role, you will get to work on an exciting large scale master planned mixed use development in Saudi Arabia.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Manages all phases of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program in a multi-department environment.
2. The incumbent applies proficient knowledge of GIS packages, theory, mapping, programming, database, and principles of GIS to new applications.
3. Supervises and mentors all GIS personnel involved in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of geospatial data in the formats of maps, graphics, reports, databases, and tables.
4. Willingness to travel and/or relocate to field site is expected.
5. Determines and monitors work scopes, schedules, budgets, and requirements.
6. Works with Information Services to monitor system hardware performance in order to maximize efficiency of equipment and software. Recommends hardware and software requirements.
7. Oversees collection of field data required for project and screens available data for relevance and applicability.
8. Oversees the design of GIS, database, and analytical processes. May include system development (e.g., tailoring hardware, software, and data configurations to meet project needs).
9. Oversees design and development of GIS automation processes for internal use. Modifies application code to customize automation processes.
10. Utilizes various spatial analysis methods (interpolation, modeling, etc.) to depict patterns and trends of geographic data.
11. Integrates hardware, software, and data. Assesses precision and accuracy of GIS data; makes decisions regarding relevance to projects. May integrate non-GIS data with GIS applications, as appropriate.
12. Troubleshoots complex hardware and software problems, and develops suitable workarounds.
13. Performs quality assurance on GIS deliverables, GIS processing, and execution of tasks by subordinates.
14. Evaluates commercial GIS applications, and designs and develops difficult and complex GIS applications for internal use and client deliverables. Communicates with internal and external clients to understand the business requirements and translate them into workable GIS technical solutions.
15. Produces (or oversees the production of) client deliverables in both hardcopy and digital format.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, data management, or a related field from an accredited university.
2. Minimum 10 years’ experience in GIS on large-scale projects and infrastructure projects.
3. Work closely with the Master planning and Landscape teams to define and manage technical GIS workflows that enhance and improve our current procedures.
4. Perform a wide variety of GIS tasks, including designing, developing, and implementing systems and databases to maintain geospatial data, conducting geospatial analysis, creating maps, processing field data, and confirming quality control. Additionally, you will support the studio with other day-to-day requirements in CAD, BIM, and MicroStation works.
5. Excellent Arabic/English verbal and written communication skills.
6. Experience of working internationally (preference for KSA).

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.