Head of GIS

About TraceAir

TraceAir is the #1 Platform for the top US Homebuilders and Land Developers that empowers construction teams to boost efficiency, minimize errors, and streamline workflows.

TraceAir Surveying - tech-enabled surveying services for the top US Homebuilders.

As a leader in construction site analysis, we serve clients across North America, offering comprehensive products that seamlessly integrate software, data acquisition, and analytics.

About GIS team

The GIS team develops the photogrammetry data gathered by drones/lidars, georeferences blueprints and surfaces, and fills the platform with cartographic data, develops custom solutions and prototypes, enables flight marker placement and other field work.

We seek the Head of GIS to lead our dynamic and skilled GIS team of 30+ members. This role combines strategic leadership, hands-on management to optimize team performance, scale operations as volumes grow, and heavy cross-functional collaboration across different time zones. This role reports to the VP of Product Delivery. 

Your responsibilities will include:

Budgeting and talent acquisition

• Defining the organizational structure and roles within the GIS team to align with business objectives and maintain the acceptable cost

• Budgeting and Resource Allocation

• Identifying skill gaps and creating strategies to attract top GIS talent

• Collaborating with HR to conduct effective recruitment processes

• Developing onboarding programs to integrate new hires and ensure their success within the team

Team management

• Building and maintaining a collaborative and high-performing team environment

• Plan and execute the successful reassembly of the GIS team due to the transition to a remote-first team

• Setting clear expectations, goals, and performance metrics for team members

• Providing regular feedback, coaching, and support to foster professional growth to mid-level GIS management

• Resolving conflicts and addressing team dynamics to ensure smooth operations

• Recognizing and rewarding team achievements to boost motivation and engagement

• Plan & execute training and development programs

Product management & cross-team collaboration

• Building efficient processes that help deliver the best quality scans/requests while maintaining SLA within GIS team and across the entire product delivery chain, closely collaborating with leadership of other departments 

• Use analytics to identify gaps in workflows, technology, or product and find ways to optimize them 

• Ensuring data quality, accuracy, and consistency across GIS platforms

• Tracking and reporting on team KPIs and preparing monthly updates for management

• Closely collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams

• Facilitating communication within and across teams, ensuring smooth operations

Professional skills:

• Software knowledge: GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS etc), AutoCAD, any photogrammetric software (Photoscan, Pix4D, Photomod etc) 

• English language skills: C1-C2 (Fluent)

• Experience working with spatial data in GIS, knowledge of global and local coordinate systems

• 5+ years of experience in a managerial position

• Proven ability to manage, restructure and grow teams during periods of transformation or relocation

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and cross-functional collaboration 

Our Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strategic Thinking: You look ahead, assessing opportunities and challenges, making decisions that align with long-term goals and drive sustainable success.

• Stress Resistance & Conflict Resolution: You stay calm under pressure, handle difficult situations with composure, resolve conflicts constructively, and maintain team harmony.

• Initiative: You proactively identify opportunities for improvement, take action, and drive change without waiting for direction. Manage up mentality. 

• Leadership & Decision-Making: You inspire and confidently guide your team, make well-informed decisions, and ensure clear organization to achieve shared goals.

Some of our perks/benefits include:

• Remote work

• Brand-new equipment for your convenience

• Unlimited vacation

• English lessons

• Paid personal therapy session 1/week

• Special bonuses for life’s big moments, like weddings and welcoming a new baby.

• Company events

• Other benefits may be offered based on your location.