Mobile Data Collection Manager - VHB

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Mobile Data Collection Manager | Hybrid

VHB is seeking to hire a Mobile Data Collection Manager to join our growing Technology team, with flexibility to be based out of any of our VHB offices. The qualified candidate will work within VHB’s Technology team to continue to design, manage and promote VHB’s enterprise-level Mobile Data Collection program to a diverse group of internal teams working in the transportation, state/local, energy, institutional, real estate, and federal markets.  

The successful candidate should have hands-on experience in Esri’s mobile collection platforms and be proficient in the Esri Software Suite (Desktop platforms, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, Survey123 and Field Maps), experience with other mobile data collection platforms is also desired (Synchro from Bentley and Autodesk Construction Cloud). Understanding of GPS, LiDAR and Drone data collection technologies and applications beneficial. The position offers opportunities to work across all VHB’s geographic footprint and engage on a variety of project types from existing conditions documentation, construction inspection, construction verification, as well as develop tools for internal data review and progress tracking.

Today, technology-enabled consulting has never been more important, and at VHB, it’s at the center of all we do.

Responsibilities

• Serves as VHB’s Mobile Data Collection thought leader.
• Work across multiple teams, coordinating with Regional Technology and GIS Leaders to identify and develop new applications to be advanced, collecting user feedback on existing applications for enhancement, and develop user stories for applications to be used by project teams.
• Work with a team that designs, develops, configures, and implements the applications to assist project team members with the understanding and use of applications to collect, maintain and integrate data collected in the field into our work (including Esri, Autodesk and Bentley).
• Provide support in configuring mobile applications such as Esri’s ArcGIS Online/Portal (ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, StoryMaps, ArcGIS Dashboard, Web Maps and Web Applications), PowerBI, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) to support project work.
• Communicate and be able to work as an individual with dispersed team members to collect application ideas, develop data structure, field test, and deploy applications.
• Develop a training program and work with VHB’s Learning and Development Team and GIS Leadership to implement the program.
• Develop and work with other Technology teams to implement a management strategy for field collection hardware (iPads, cameras, and GPS) across regions.
• Partner with Data and AI teams to manage and leverage field collected data across different projects and expose data to VHB staff.
• Prepare requirements analysis and develop user stories and articulate use cases for tools to software engineering team and project managers.

Skills and Attributes

• Skilled in task management and project management.
• Understanding of ACC or Projectwise data access integration of ESRI data using tools like GeoBIM for project teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency of mobile data collection tools and management of projects in the AEC industry.
• Strong technical communication and presentation skills for application development and end user training.
• Ability to adopt new technology and tools rapidly.
• Team oriented with strong leadership skills.
• Strong collaborator and thought leader for mobile data solutions.
• Strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of professional experience in the use of GIS/mobile data management tools within Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry with at least 5 years of project/task management experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Natural Sciences, GIS, Engineering, Planning, Geography or related field preferred
• Experience configuring Esri ArcGIS mobile applications (Survey123 and Field Maps), Esri Online Platforms, Desktop, Web, and strong understanding of Esri data models required
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud or Bentley Projectwise for project data management preferred
• Experience with AI/ML tools preferred
• Experience working with LiDAR data for design and environment analysis, additional experience with IR, multispectral sensors and GPS preferred

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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