Director, Geospatial Solutions

This is a professional leadership position responsible for directing, training, coordinating, and providing oversight of Qualus' geospatial operations. The Director will be accountable for the service line's technical performance, financial results, operational capabilities, safety, quality, workforce development, client relationships, and growth. Assignments will include providing technical and operational guidance to geospatial teams and top management, supporting established organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies, and overseeing group financials. The successful candidate will possess a broad, extensive, and deep understanding of geospatial technologies, business practices, and management principles and demonstrate the ability to apply that knowledge and experience to all aspects of operations. Additional responsibilities include:

• →Lead and grow Qualus' Geospatial Solutions business, with accountability for strategy, operations, technical excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

• →Develop and execute service line growth strategies within the electric utility, power delivery, and broader infrastructure markets.
• →Own P&L performance, including revenue growth, profitability, forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, backlog management, and resource utilization.
• →Oversee geospatial data acquisition, processing, and delivery services, including LiDAR, UAS, aerial mapping, remote sensing, mobile mapping, terrestrial scanning, survey support, and related technologies.
• →Establish and maintain scalable operational workflows, quality management programs, and performance metrics to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent project execution.
• →Ensure geospatial deliverables meet established quality, accuracy, regulatory, and client requirements.
• →Drive integration of geospatial solutions across Qualus engineering service lines, including transmission, distribution, substation, and asset management programs.
• →Serve as a senior technical advisor and subject matter expert for client engagements, strategic pursuits, proposals, presentations, and major project initiatives.
• →Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, subcontractors, technology providers, and key stakeholders.
• →Lead business development activities, including market expansion, solution development, proposal strategy, pricing, and contract support.
• →Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• →Champion safety, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices, including applicable FAA and geospatial operating requirements.
• →Evaluate emerging technologies, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities that enhance service capabilities, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
• →Perform other leadership duties in support of the continued growth and success of the Geospatial Solutions service line.

• Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Sciences, Surveying, GIS, Geography, Engineering, Remote Sensing, Aviation, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in geospatial services, surveying, aerial mapping, remote sensing, LiDAR, UAS operations, or related infrastructure markets.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical operations, multidisciplinary teams, business units, or service lines.
• Demonstrated experience supporting electric utility, power delivery, transportation, construction, environmental, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of geospatial data acquisition, processing, QA/QC, and delivery workflows, including LiDAR, remote sensing, aerial mapping, mobile mapping, terrestrial scanning, and UAS technologies.
• Experience managing financial performance, project delivery, budgeting, forecasting, staffing, and operational planning.
• Proven ability to build client relationships, support business development initiatives, and contribute to growth strategies.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and leadership skills with the ability to influence technical teams, executives, clients, and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of applicable FAA regulations, safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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