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Job Description
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CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.
We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Geospatial Operations Manager will lead the production and incorporation of GIS data into CoStar’s market leading real estate research products. This individual will manage a team of analysts who create and maintain CoStar’s spatial data, ensuring accurate capture and timely distribution of that data. They will work closely with product stakeholders to develop project specifications and develop GIS solutions that meet customer needs. If you are passionate about GIS data and its many uses within Commercial Real Estate, this is a great way to build your career with CoStar Group!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides day-to-day leadership and project management for operational GIS workflows.
Supports the hiring, coaching, and development of team members; provides performance feedback.
Interacts with stakeholders to understand user requirements and the project team to determine scope, schedules, and deliverables.
Maintains a solid understanding and demonstrated expertise in current GIS technologies, system and process development methods.
Manages scope, schedule, and budget of multiple projects.
Responsible for all internal and external project status reporting.
Develop, implement and lead GIS operational projects through the full cycle from proposal to delivery.
Setup new projects and develop project work plans and determine resource requirements.
Coordinates workflows and organizes the teams and tasks to ensure projects remain on task.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, not for-profit college or university Geographical Sciences, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or other related field.
8+ years of GIS experience, with domain expertise in real estate or related fields.
3+ years of experience managing a team of GIS professionals in a production environment.
Must have technical project management experience; proficiency using Atlassian products (JIRA/Confluence.)
Experience with ArcGIS and Esri (Online, Pro, and Enterprise).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience developing spatial data ETL scripts and tools using Python, or other scripting languages.
Experience creating GIS data layers and working with enterprise geodatabases.
Experience in implementing GIS technologies in a cloud environment.
Experience using MapInfo, Alteryx, and open source GIS tools.
Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external customers.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
Experience preparing and delivering reports, recommendations, or alternatives.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing