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Spatial Data Manager

Braintree, MA · On-site

Responds to ad-hoc spatial data or analysis requests * Trains other team members on spatial data model and processes as needed * Participates in agile teams, collects/reviews user stories, extracts ...

WaterSuite

Spatial Data Manager

Braintree, MA · On-site

Responds to ad-hoc spatial data or analysis requests * Trains other team members on spatial data model and processes as needed * Participates in agile teams, collects/reviews user stories, extracts ...

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GIS ANALYST II

Olympia, WA

$6.4K - $8.5K/mo

Performing data stewardship of various spatial data themes for which offices and departments are ... GIS Analyst II WORKING CONDITIONS: * Work Environment - Work is performed in an office environment ...

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A Spatial Data Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets geographic and spatial data to support decision-making in various industries. They use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other analytical tools to visualize patterns, create maps, and develop models based on spatial data. Their work helps businesses, governments, and organizations optimize operations, plan infrastructure, and manage resources effectively.

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Spatial Data Manager

Spatial Data Manager

Cushman & Wakefield

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Cushman & Wakefield rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

83rd of 162 rated real estate companies

Job description

Job Title

Spatial Data Manager

Job Description Summary

The Spatial Data Manager (SDM) is responsible for the overall functionality, data integrity, and governance of the client's Space Management platform across the portfolio. This role serves as the Single Point of Contact and Global System Administrator, ensuring the accuracy of CAD floor plans, occupant data, and spatial analytics while establishing global standards to drive portfolio-wide data confidence.

Job Description

The Spatial Data Manager (SDM) is responsible for the overall functionality, data integrity, and governance of the client's Space Management platform across the portfolio. This role serves as the Single Point of Contact and Global System Administrator, ensuring the accuracy of CAD floor plans, occupant data, and spatial analytics while establishing global standards to drive portfolio-wide data confidence.

Principle Responsibilities

Global Governance & Data Integrity

  • Establish Core Standards: Define and enforce global program standards for space naming conventions, allocation models, drawing standards, and KPI reporting.
  • Data Quality Assurance: Implement a rigorous data governance framework to control input sources, maintain data consistency, and run regular quality assurance reporting.
  • Compliance & Allocation: Proactively monitor the execution of the client's space allocation model, ensuring total compliance with established spatial data standards.

System Administration & Integration

  • System Ownership: Act as the global system administrator for the client's CAFM/IWMS platform, enforcing user access controls, system continuity, and training for system users.
  • Process Optimization: Recommend system enhancements, workflow improvements, and enable integration efforts with peripheral systems to enhance data availability and quality.
  • Analytics & Reporting: Deliver regular and ad-hoc space utilization metrics, occupancy data analytics, and allocation deliverables to client stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Partnership

  • Peer Support & Collaboration: Provide vital technical and spatial data support to peer teams (such as Occupancy Planning and Project Management).
  • Team Coaching: Coach space team leadership on effective planning, FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) solution development, and workflow compliance.
  • Innovation & Best Practices: Act as the bridge between the space management platform and industry trends, introducing innovative service advancements to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Education: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Architectural Technology, Space Planning, Data Analytics, or Corporate Real Estate.
  • Experience: 4 to 8 years of experience in a corporate real estate environment, with a proven track record in space data management or CAFM/IWMS administration.

Technical Skills

  • Architectural Proficiency: Strong working proficiency in reading, interpreting, and managing architectural/engineering drawings, design concepts, and CAD/BIM standards.
  • Systems Expertise: Deep understanding of CAFM/IWMS methodologies, relational database functionality, and calculations used for space allocation.
  • Software: Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (particularly Excel for data analytics).

Core Competencies

  • Project Ownership: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage concurrent data projects, handle system integrations, and troubleshoot with minimal supervision.
  • Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; proven ability to build strong partnerships with internal and external global stakeholders.
  • Communication: Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex spatial data into actionable business conclusions.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 63,750.00 - $75,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or emailAccommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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