GIS Director

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative GIS Director to lead and manage geospatial initiatives across multiple infrastructure and utility projects and will be located in Denver CO. This role will be responsible for overseeing GIS staff coordinating cross-functional workflows and ensuring the integrity and interoperability of spatial data across GIS BIM and asset management platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise strong leadership capabilities and a passion for solving complex data challenges in support of client-facing and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Resource Management
• Supervise and mentor GIS staff delegating tasks across concurrent projects.
• Manage workload distribution and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Workflow Documentation & Integration
• Design and document data workflows between GIS BIM (e.g. Revit Civil 3D) and asset management systems (e.g. Maximo Cityworks).
• Ensure data interoperability and traceability across platforms.
• Schema Management & Data Governance
• Maintain and update GIS data schemas tailored to various client requirements.
• Enforce data standards validation rules and version control protocols.
• Cityworks Configuration & Support
• Understand and support Cityworks configurations including service request workflows asset hierarchies and spatial integrations.
• Collaborate with asset management teams to align GIS data with operational needs.
• Client Engagement & Facilitation
• Lead client-facing workshops and discovery sessions with cross-functional groups including IT engineering planning and operations.
• Translate technical concepts into actionable strategies for stakeholders.
• Data Development Strategy
• Evaluate and implement the right balance between automated data processing (e.g. ETL tools scripts) and manual editing.
• Optimize data development workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
• Provides technical and management leadership for a discipline or area of responsibility. 
• Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative. 
• Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with senior-level managers within the company and with key officials of other organizations and companies and is skilled in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. 
• At this level individuals will have demonstrated creativity foresight and mature technical judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual structure/design problems determining program objectives and requirements organizing programs and projects and developing standards and guides for diverse activities. 
• Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 4 years of leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Geography GIS Geomatics or related field.
• 14 years of professional experience in GIS with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• GIS Professional (GISP) GIS Certification Institute (GISCI).
• Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Enterprise and FME.
• Experience with BIM tools (e.g. Revit Civil 3D) and integration with GIS.
• Working knowledge of CityWorks AMS or PLL modules.
• Strong understanding of utility and infrastructure data models.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience with Python SQL or ModelBuilder is a plus.
• Familiarity with asset management systems such as Maximo Cartegraph Cityworks or Infor.
• Experience in airport municipal or utility environments.
• Institute of Asset Management (AIM) Certification
• Knowledge of NIST FAA or TSA data governance standards

Additional Information :

• This position does not provide sponsorship nor will it in the future

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time