About the Role
Survey Team | Additional Roles: Project Manager and Supervisor
Full-time, salary and exempt position
This is not a role for someone seeking to manage an existing operation. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a nationally-recognized geospatial practice. We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader who wants to shape strategy, build teams, develop future leaders, create new markets and leave a lasting impact on our clients, TREKK and the communities we serve.
As our National Geospatial & LiDAR Director, you will shape how TREKK uses LiDAR, photogrammetry, GIS, reality capture and emerging technologies to solve complex infrastructure challenges and create new opportunities for our clients nationwide.
TREKK is seeking an industry leader who brings technical credibility, strong relationships and a vision for building and scaling a national geospatial practice. You will have the opportunity to define our growth strategy, expand our capabilities, pursue larger and more complex opportunities, and build the teams and systems needed to support long-term growth. With established survey, GIS and engineering teams, and engaged leadership behind you, you will help position geospatial services as a significant driver of TREKK’s future.
National Geospatial & LiDAR Director Responsibilities
National Growth & Client Relationships
Develop and execute a national growth strategy for TREKK’s geospatial practice, identifying priority markets, clients, partners and emerging opportunities
Build, strengthen and maintain relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities, utilities, engineering partners and other organizations with significant geospatial needs
Develop a targeted opportunity pipeline and lead the pursuit of larger regional and national geospatial projects
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding their challenges and connecting LiDAR, GIS, reality capture and advanced data solutions to their infrastructure needs
Lead strategic pursuits, teaming discussions, client meetings, capture planning and proposal efforts
Represent TREKK within national industry and professional organizations to expand our visibility, credibility and relationships
Collaborate across TREKK’s service lines to identify opportunities to integrate geospatial capabilities into existing client relationships and projects
Practice Development & Technical Strategy
Establish the strategic direction for TREKK’s geospatial capabilities, including LiDAR, photogrammetry, GIS, reality capture, BIM-related deliverables and advanced data solutions
Identify emerging technologies, applications and service offerings that create value for clients and differentiate TREKK in the marketplace
Develop scalable technical standards, workflows, quality processes and delivery systems that support consistent execution across offices and project teams
Partner with technical leaders to evaluate technology investments, software, equipment and resources needed to support future growth
Provide technical and strategic leadership for complex geospatial projects and pursuits
Help drive practice performance through sustainable revenue growth, backlog development, client satisfaction and achievement of annual goals
Team Development
Build and develop a multidisciplinary geospatial team capable of supporting regional and national opportunities
Recruit key technical and leadership talent needed to expand TREKK’s capabilities and geographic reach
Mentor technical leaders, project managers and emerging leaders while creating opportunities for others to grow
Foster collaboration among Survey, GIS, engineering and technology teams to develop integrated solutions for clients
Create an accountable, innovative environment focused on technical excellence, exceptional client service and continuous improvement
Education, Licensing, Certification And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Engineering, Geospatial Science or a related field preferred
Professional licensure or relevant industry certifications preferred
Minimum of 10 years leading geospatial, LiDAR, surveying, reality capture or related technology services within the AEC or infrastructure industry
Demonstrated success developing client relationships and winning complex geospatial work
Experience building, scaling and leading multidisciplinary technical teams
Experience developing and implementing new service offerings, technical standards or delivery systems
Required Skills/Abilities
Strong understanding of the national geospatial marketplace and the evolving role of LiDAR, photogrammetry, GIS and reality capture within infrastructure
Established industry relationships and the ability to build credibility with clients, partners and technical professionals
Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to translate technology and market opportunities into sustainable business growth
Strong business development, capture planning and client relationship skills
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams
Ability to connect complex technical capabilities to practical client and business needs
Strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
National reputation or active leadership within geospatial, surveying, mapping or infrastructure technology organizations
Experience delivering geospatial programs for DOTs, municipalities, utilities or other major infrastructure owners
Experience integrating geospatial data with engineering, asset management, digital delivery or BIM workflows
Knowledge of mobile, terrestrial and aerial LiDAR systems; UAV and photogrammetric workflows; GIS platforms; reality capture technologies; and related processing and visualization software
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to
Ally Williams.