Sr. GIS Specialist, Airports

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Senior GIS Specialist, Airports to join our team! In this role you will get to work on improvements at the Austin Airport.

Responsible for coordinating and monitoring all field construction administration activities for airport projects. Supports Project Managers in managing engineering services and ensuring compliance with design specifications, regulatory requirements, and airport standards. Oversee documentation and communication between contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure construction projects are completed safely, within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. Facilitate progress reporting, issue resolution, and coordination of inspections to maintain operational continuity and minimize impacts on airport operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop, maintain, and manage geospatial datasets, including feature classes, geodatabases, and spatial databases

• Perform spatial analysis to support planning, engineering, environmental, asset management, and operational needs

• Produce high-quality maps, web maps, dashboards, and geospatial reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Support GIS data governance, metadata standards, and quality control procedures

• Integrate GIS data with other systems such as CAD/BIM, asset management systems, and enterprise databases

• Collaborate with engineers, planners, project managers, and IT teams to support project workflows

• Automate GIS workflows using scripting tools (e.g., Python, Model Builder)

• Support data collection efforts, including field data collection and mobile GIS applications

• Provide technical support and guidance to GIS users across the organization

• Stay current with GIS technologies, tools, and industry best practices

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

• Ten (10) years of experience working with GIS platforms

• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, Survey123, and related GIS tools

• Experience managing spatial data, geodatabases, and map services

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills

• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical audiences

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities

• Proven problem-solving and sound decision-making under tight deadlines

• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality assurance

• Experience in construction observation and field documentation

• Working knowledge of airport construction standards and regulatory requirements

• Ability to track, document, and resolve issues efficiently

• Awareness of project schedules, milestones, and budget considerations

• Competence in supporting change management processes and documentation

• Detail-Oriented — Maintains precision and accuracy in spatial data, documentation, and field reporting

• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving — Evaluates issues quickly and develops practical, effective solutions

• Adaptability — Adjusts smoothly to shifting construction schedules, evolving project needs, and dynamic airport environments

• Proactive Communication — Shares timely updates and engages stakeholders early to prevent issues from escalating

• Effective Time Management — Balances field activities, data processing, reporting, and coordination responsibilities efficiently

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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