Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

Wendel is currently seeking a GIS Department Manager that will work out of our Williamsville, NY headquarters. This person will be a client and technical leader of GIS projects and work with both internal and external clients.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee Esri's suite of ArcGIS software products (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and Enterprise ArcGIS).
• Play a pivotal role in driving our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) initiatives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of GIS applications and ArcGIS Online environments for both internal and external clients.
• Manage existing custom GIS applications.
• Manage a team of GIS professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to ensure the successful execution of GIS projects.
• Be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of GIS-related projects. From facilitating project teams to setting project scope, your expertise will be critical in ensuring successful GIS deployment and utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of GIS initiatives.
• Focus on managing proposal development, project budgets, project accounting and business development.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in GIS and evaluate their potential applications within the engineering and municipal sectors.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Certification in GIS (GISP) is advantageous.
• At least 7 years of working experience in a GIS-focused role.
• Solid understanding of enterprise GIS systems.
• Proven experience in GIS project management.
• Self-starting, driven, highly motivated individual.
• Strong organizational skills with solid public speaking experience.
• Demonstrated technical competence and project experience in mapping and analysis applicable to engineering, water/wastewater engineering, civil engineering, and planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 systems with an emphasis on OneNote, Teams, and Excel.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Company ownership potential.
• Employee focused company culture and work environment.
• Great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, & generous PTO.
• Professional development, wellness programs, cell-phone stipend, and more.
• A productive hybrid work environment and true Work-Life balance

Salary Range: $90,000 – $125,000.

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfect with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.