Senior GIS Consultant - 1898 & Co. (Kansas City) en Burns & McDonnell

At 1898 & Co., we are helping shape the future of geospatial systems across industries. Our Geospatial Solutions team works with utilities, government agencies, and manufacturing clients to deliver innovative GIS-based solutions that improve operations, planning, and decision-making. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we combine decades of consulting expertise with cutting-edge geospatial technology to address critical infrastructure and business challenges.

We are seeking a Senior Geospatial Consultant to provide leadership in GIS analyses, system implementations, and business process improvement. This role will lead geospatial analyses for consulting projects, guide new business pursuits, and ensure technical excellence in project deliverables.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and review Geographic Information System (GIS) analyses and data development for client projects.

• Provide technical leadership for GIS system implementations, configurations, and integrations.

• Develop technical specifications, project approaches, cost estimates, and schedules for project deliverables.

• Lead implementation of new geospatial software or programs.

• Review geospatial studies and analyses for accuracy; present findings to stakeholders.

• Deliver ad hoc analyses and recommendations to support business goals and client success.

• Oversee quality reviews of team deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Identify and address client GIS system needs and implement improved business processes.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet project objectives.

• Train, coach, and mentor staff on GIS best practices and solutions.

• Support proposal development, business development, and client engagement efforts.

• Ensure compliance with company standards, quality practices, and safety policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor Degree in GIS, Business, Computer Science, Engineering or related field from an accredited program and 7 years of relevant experience Required
• Excellent GIS skills, including data analysis abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on-site work environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
• Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).

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