Colliers Engineering & Design
Multi‑discipline engineering, architecture, design & consulting for public and private sector projects.
GIS Department Manager
Lead GIS team, manage projects, staff, budgets, and client relations in PA/NJ.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Review and manage operations to ensure technical product quality. • Establish long‑range objectives, goals, and plans for the team. • Provide technical and managerial leadership to the assigned team. • Develop marketing programs aligned with discipline goals. • Monitor monthly productivity and labor utilization, adjusting as needed. • Assign projects and schedule work for staff. • Evaluate employee performance according to company policy. • Maintain staff backlog and oversee hiring for the discipline. • Develop staff skills needed for successful project execution. • Apply standard GIS procedures and contribute to new or enhanced processes. • Conduct annual and mid‑year reviews, set career path goals, and mentor staff. • Participate in marketing and business development activities. • Enforce health and safety policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸gis procedures
- ▸quality management
- ▸productivity monitoring
- ▸project scheduling
- ▸skill development
- ▸team leadership
What You Bring
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an experienced Department Manager in Philadelphia, PA to lead multiple GIS projects, train support staff, and generate regional project opportunities. The role demands strong leadership, profitability, and client management for the design team, overseeing financial performance, technical proposals, invoicing, budget monitoring, staff supervision, project scheduling, and guidance on assignments. Effective communication and collaboration with multi‑department staff and senior management are essential to support GIS tasks within budgets and deadlines. • MS in GIS or related field (BS acceptable); Professional GIS certification (GISP). • 10‑15+ years of GIS experience, including project management for PA & NJ government clients. • Proficient with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise; experience with Esri extensions, App Builder, and ArcGIS Developer. • Knowledge of Esri apps such as Field Maps, StoryMaps, Survey123, and Workforce. • Experience with GPS data collection using ArcGIS apps. • Understanding of regional utility regulations. • Strong English communication skills for written and verbal interactions.
Requirements
- ▸gisp
- ▸arcgis pro
- ▸arcgis online
- ▸project management
- ▸10+ years
- ▸leadership
Benefits
At Colliers Engineering & Design, people are the most important resource, and the company is committed to providing a safe, comfortable work environment, career advancement potential, and the chance to impact society through projects and company‑sponsored activities. The compensation package includes company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off with parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and a straight‑time policy that pays exempt employees for billable hours beyond 40 per week. Colliers fosters a culture that supports personal and professional growth through education reimbursement, free access to hundreds of in‑house courses, a mentorship program, wellness initiatives, a Women’s Organization, and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time