GIS Regional Lead

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

GIS Regional Lead - Washington D.C. | Virginia | North Carolina

Are you an experienced GIS leader with a passion for innovation and advancing GIS technology? VHB is looking for a Regional GIS Lead to join our dynamic team and take charge of growing and overseeing GIS services across the Mid-Atlantic region. As part of our team, you'll drive GIS excellence and work on high-impact projects in the AEC industry, including transportation, utilities, environmental services, and land assessments. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape our GIS practice across a growing region, with locations available in Washington D.C., Richmond / Virginia Beach, Virginia, or Raleigh / Charlotte, North Carolina.

Duties & Responsibilities

Drive growth and execution of the regional GIS program, collaborating with Technology Leaders, Market Leaders, and Regional Managers to solve client challenges with GIS technology.

• Provide project executive oversight on GIS projects, ensuring clear scoping, budget management, and financial viability.
• Lead the development and mentorship of GIS staff, ensuring consistency across regional offices in methods, project approach, and employee development.
• Stay updated on GIS technology trends and work with leadership to advance GIS services.
• Support strategic initiatives by integrating GIS technology into regional operations and developing a vision for the region’s GIS market position.
• Manage GIS-related or influenced projects, ensuring successful technical delivery.
• Represent VHB at industry conferences and seminars, delivering technical presentations.
• Serve as Principal in Charge/Project Manager on major GIS pursuits and provide input on complex GIS technology projects.
• Lead the integration of GIS services into regional operations and projects and promote GIS communities of practice.
• Develop and support GIS training programs to enhance team skills and advance awareness of VHB’s GIS capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with GIS development standards and coordinate with VHB’s Regional GIS Leads.
• Maintain and curate regional content for inclusion in VHB’s GIS Portal.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local regulations and VHB policies.
• Focus on GIS projects that involve requirements gathering, assessments, strategies, data automation, and enterprise system deployments.
• Build and develop a GIS practice within the Mid-Atlantic region, particularly aligned with the AEC industry (transportation, utilities, environmental services, and land assessments).

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Extensive GIS expertise with Esri products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise).
• 3-5 years of leadership experience, including project and task management, and experience leading RFP/RFQ pursuits.
• Advanced knowledge of data management technologies, including relational databases, unstructured data, and data visualization using Esri products (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal) and Power BI.
• Expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise and Online administration, along with Esri mobile apps (Field Maps, Survey123), including advanced configuration of Survey123 Connect (XLSForm and JS functions); experience with QuickCapture is a plus.
• Proficient in Python, SQL Server, SQL queries, Esri Arcade Scripting, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Esri enterprise databases (SDE) in both versioned and non-versioned configurations, as well as Esri REST API.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex problems, recognize patterns, and drive business solutions.
• Effective communication skills to engage with all levels of staff, including executives.
• Proven leadership skills in managing teams and fostering collaboration.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving with a focus on innovation and prototyping.
• Understanding of machine learning (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, R), Oracle, and statistical analysis.
• Experience with high-accuracy GNSS hardware integrated with Esri mobile apps.
• Strong working knowledge of IT, networking, and Windows servers.
• AEC experience preferred, with familiarity in civil engineering and planning data sets.

 Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of GIS industry experience with exceptional GIS skills, specifically with Esri products (ArcGIS Platform).
• 3-5 years of supervisory, project management and business development experience.
• BS in GIS, Geography, Planning, Survey Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• GISP certification preferred.

The base salary range for this position is $110,000 – $145,000 for the Washington, DC location. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity.

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