Sr. GIS Specialist, Airports

Parsons Corporation•Austin, TX

1d•$88,400 - $154,700•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for a talented Senior GIS Specialist, Airports to join their team to work on improvements at the Austin Airport. This role is responsible for coordinating and monitoring all field construction administration activities for airport projects. The specialist will support Project Managers in managing engineering services and ensuring compliance with design specifications, regulatory requirements, and airport standards. This includes overseeing 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. The role also involves facilitating progress reporting, issue resolution, and coordination of inspections to maintain operational continuity and minimize impacts on airport operations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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