AET · 23 hours ago
GIS Lead Supervisor
Minneapolis–Saint Paul, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expAmerican Engineering Testing (AET) is a 100% employee-owned firm that values teamwork and continuous improvement. The GIS Lead Supervisor is responsible for designing and directing the enterprise-wide GIS vision, balancing technical leadership with the development of scalable systems and mentoring the GIS team to support AET’s growth.
Consulting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and drive the GIS strategy across all service lines, ensuring alignment with AET’s Vision 2030, enterprise digital transformation, and client-facing value
Establish the long-term roadmap for GIS capabilities, including system enhancements, field integration, automation, and client deliverable innovation
Evaluate, pilot, and recommend emerging technologies such as GPS, UAV/drone platforms, reality capture, AR/VR, AI, and sensor integrations for civil, environmental, and materials applications
Advise executives and Directors on GIS implications for operational expansion, margin strategy, and delivery model evolution
Lead cross-functional initiatives integrating GIS into core service workflows, such as construction monitoring, laboratory traceability, environmental site modeling, or structural assessment
Serve as the final technical authority for complex, high-impact GIS deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational standards
Personally lead, review, and approve high-complexity spatial analyses, non-standard workflows, and advanced GIS solutions prior to delivery
Act as the primary technical escalation point for GIS staff providing guidance on complex analytical challenges, data issues, and system limitations
Establish, enforce, and continuously refine GIS QA/QC standards through direct review of deliverables, coaching, and corrective guidance
Provide hands-on technical leadership to support advanced GIS workflows while mentoring team members to strengthen technical proficiency and problem-solving skills
Collaborate with ERP, QA, BIM, and IT teams to ensure GIS tools are embedded within enterprise systems and not siloed
Partner with service line leaders to align spatial data infrastructure with field execution and lab reporting standards
Oversee GIS data governance strategy, ensuring proper standards, permissions, versioning, and scalability
Report on GIS program performance, risk, and growth opportunities to the Environmental Manager and other executive leaders
Develop annual GIS goals, KPIs, and budget recommendations, with a focus on high-impact deliverables and internal adoption
Identify ROI and business cases for investments in GIS staffing, software, drones, hardware, or process automation
Directly manages the GIS team, including hiring, training, performance management, and professional development
Serves as a technical advisor for project teams requiring GIS expertise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Engineering, or related discipline
Strong skills with Arc GIS Pro and working knowledge or better with Pix4D and AGOL tools
8+ years of progressive GIS experience, including enterprise program design and cross-functional tool integration
Demonstrated experience leading GIS innovation projects across multiple departments or business lines
Strong understanding of emerging geospatial technologies and their practical application within engineering, field services, or lab environments
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex geospatial topics into business-aligned strategies
Preferred
Master's degree or professional certification in GIS, Data Strategy, or Leadership
CAD experience
Experience advising C-level or executive stakeholders on technology roadmaps or system architecture
Proven experience developing and mentoring GIS teams
Familiarity with multi-system integration (e.g., ERP, QA, remote sensing, BIM, machine learning pipelines)
Experience working within a civil engineering or environmental consulting context
Benefits
Health benefits
Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Long-term savings
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Company
AET
Our mission at AET is to work together to build a more certain world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Donovan Stormoe
Co-founder
Terry Swor
Founder/Advisor
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