Senior Director – Geospatial Data Services

National Underground Group

. Develop and execute a 3–5 year growth strategy focused on revenue diversification .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing growth strategies, managing P&L, and leading cross-functional teams in utility and GIS services. Proficient in establishing strategic relationships and driving innovation in utility asset management and digital infrastructure.

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Strategic PlanningP&L ManagementGIS Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentLeadership in Utilities

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Hard Skills

GPS Asset CollectionUtility Asset MappingFinancial ModelingMarket AnalysisData Integrity StandardsDigital Twin DevelopmentMobile LiDARReality CaptureAcquisition IntegrationUnderground Utility Infrastructure

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationMentoringEntrepreneurial ThinkingCustomer ServiceContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Esri ArcGIS EnterpriseUtility NetworkSurvey-Grade GPS MappingField Collection WorkflowsPerformance Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationGISP CertificationProfessional Surveyor LicenseProfessional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

Utility ServicesEngineering ConsultingGeospatial ServicesInfrastructureConstruction ManagementDamage PreventionPHMSA RegulationsElectric Utility OperationsGas Utility OperationsKPI Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a 3–5 year growth strategy focused on revenue diversification
Build Utility Asset Mapping & Digital Infrastructure as the anchor practice
Identify and evaluate new service lines, acquisitions, partnerships, and market opportunities
Lead expansion into adjacent markets including GNSS utility asset mapping, GIS services, SUE, GPR, utility inspection, construction as-builts, damage prevention consulting, leak detection, and pipeline integrity data services
Analyze market trends and customer needs; build business cases and financial models
Set annual growth targets, sales plans, and revenue forecasts
Own the practice budget, financial forecasting, and margin performance
Establish strategic relationships with utilities, municipalities, engineering firms, contractors, and government agencies
Serve as executive sponsor for key utility clients and present strategic solutions
Support proposal development and major pursuits
Represent NUG at industry conferences
Design scalable field collection workflows for survey-grade GPS mapping
Develop QA/QC standards for spatial accuracy and data integrity
Lead development of GPS Asset Inventory, Underground Utility GIS Verification, Utility Network Readiness, As-Built Validation, and Facility Record Modernization services
Recommend capital investments in equipment and software
Manage vendor and technology-partner relationships, licensing negotiations, and platform selection
Evaluate emerging technologies including mobile LiDAR, GNSS, AI-assisted feature extraction, digital twins, mobile GIS, remote sensing, and reality capture
Lead pilot programs and innovation initiatives through commercialization
Advance next-generation offerings including Pipeline Traceability, Digital Twin Development, AI Quality Assurance, and Utility Data Governance
Recruit, hire, and develop a national team of field crews, GIS professionals, and project managers
Establish productivity standards, KPIs, and performance dashboards
Partner with operations leadership to scale offerings and improve utilization, profitability, and productivity
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget
Coordinate with utility locating, SUE, surveying, and engineering teams
Support acquisition and new service-line integration
Anchor field and mapping programs to state one-call/811 requirements and applicable PHMSA and NERC CIP obligations
Report directly to the CEO and present strategies, business cases, and results to executive leadership
Provide regular business reviews covering pipeline, revenue, delivery quality, and team growth
Lead cross-functional teams, mentor emerging leaders, and foster entrepreneurial thinking
Build a culture of accountability, customer service, continuous improvement, and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, GIS, Surveying, Geography, Construction Management, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in utilities, utility services, engineering consulting, GIS/geospatial services, infrastructure, or construction, including significant leadership responsibility
Demonstrated success building, launching, or scaling a new business line, practice area, or revenue stream
Experience leading strategic planning and business development initiatives
Proven ability to manage P&L or direct budget responsibility and deliver growth
Experience managing enterprise GIS or utility asset management programs
Strong understanding of underground utility infrastructure, damage prevention, GIS, and asset management
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
Willingness to travel approximately 30%
Experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise and Utility Network
Experience implementing GPS asset collection programs
Hands-on or program-level experience with mobile LiDAR or reality-capture platforms
Experience evaluating or integrating acquisitions
Knowledge of PHMSA pipeline regulations
Familiarity with electric or gas utility operations
An existing network of utility executive relationships
PMP certification
GISP certification
Professional Surveyor or Professional Engineer license preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Competitive bonus structure that rewards performance and success