Head of GIS for TraceAir – a US-based site work intelligence software that empowers construction teams with critical data at their fingertips

Location: Remote (reputed company ±2 hours of Yerevan, Armenia) — frequent travel to Yerevan required TraceAir is a construction SaaS startup that provides data analytics to construction teams to help them reputed company manage their job sites. We currently work with top land developers, home builders, contractors, and engineers across the US and Canada. This is a great chance to work with a fast-growing Series B company. About the role We are seeking an exceptional Head of GIS to reputed company our 40-person Geospatial Information Systems team through an exciting period of growth and transformation. This role is pivotal to our business, overseeing a diverse, distributed team of specialists and assistants across Armenia, Kazakhstan, Spain, Israel, and beyond. While deep GIS expertise is essential, our number one reputed company is leadership - we need someone who can reputed company, reputed company, and integrate a multicultural, multi-location team, ensuring operational excellence and long-term success. About GIS team The GIS team develops the photogrammetry data gathered by drones/lidars, georeferences blueprints and surfaces, and fills the platform with cartographic data, develops custom solutions and prototypes, enables flight marker placement and other field work. We seek the Head of GIS to reputed company our dynamic and skilled GIS team of 30+ members. This role combines strategic leadership, hands-on management to optimize team performance, scale operations as volumes grow, and heavy cross-functional collaboration across different time zones. This role reports to the COO. What You'll Do 1) Budgeting and reputed company

• Defining the organizational structure and roles reputed company the GIS team to align with business objectives and maintain the acceptable cost
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation
• Identifying reputed company gaps and creating strategies to attract top GIS talent
• Collaborating with HR to conduct effective recruitment processes
• Developing onboarding programs to integrate new hires and ensure their success reputed company the team

2) Team management

• Building and maintaining a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Plan and execute the successful reassembly of the GIS team due to the transition to a remote-first team
• Setting clear expectations, goals, and performance metrics for team members
• Providing regular feedback, coaching, and support to foster professional growth to mid-level GIS management
• Resolving conflicts and addressing team dynamics to ensure smooth operations
• Recognizing and rewarding team achievements to boost motivation and engagement
• Plan & execute training and development programs

3) Product management & cross-team collaboration

• Building efficient processes that help deliver the best quality scans/requests while maintaining SLA reputed company GIS team and across the entire product delivery chain, closely collaborating with leadership of other departments
• Use analytics to identify gaps in workflows, technology, or product and find ways to optimize them
• Ensuring data quality, accuracy, and consistency across GIS platforms
• Tracking and reporting on team KPIs and preparing monthly updates for management
• Closely collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams
• Facilitating communication reputed company and across teams, ensuring smooth operations

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• Experience: 5+ years in GIS leadership roles, ideally in fast-growing companies and during periods of transformation or relocation.
• Proficiency with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.) and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with photogrammetry tools (e.g., Photoscan, Pix4D, Photomod).
• Strong understanding of spatial data, coordinate systems, and geospatial workflows.
• Proven ability to build high-performing remote teams across diverse cultures and time zones.
• Languages: Fluent English (reputed company–C2). Russian is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage, restructure and grow teams during periods of transformation or relocation
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and cross-functional collaboration

Our Ideal candidate profile:

• Strategic Thinking: You look reputed company, assessing opportunities and challenges, making decisions that align with long-term goals and drive sustainable success.
• Stress Resistance & Conflict Resolution: You stay reputed company under pressure, handle difficult situations with composure, resolve conflicts constructively, and maintain team harmony.
• Initiative: You proactively identify opportunities for improvement, take action, and drive change without waiting for direction. Manage up mentality.
• Leadership & Decision-Making: You reputed company and confidently guide your team, reputed company well-informed decisions, and ensure clear organization to reputed company shared goals.

Some of our perks/benefits include.

• Fully remote reputed company eligible locations, with regular travel to Armenia.
• Brand-new equipment provided.
• Unlimited vacation.
• Weekly paid personal therapy sessions.
• English lessons.
• Special bonuses for major life events (weddings, new baby, etc.).
• Engaging company events and retreats.
• A culture of trust, stability, and long-term growth—most team members stay for many years.

This is a rare opportunity to reputed company into a critical leadership role where you’ll combine technical expertise with strategic vision, guiding a talented team that sits at the heart of our business. If you’re ready to reputed company with impact and grow alongside a fast-scaling, profitable company— we’d love to hear from you. Application deadline: ASAP. Please note that the reputed company you apply - the more intensive your selection process will be, for example, you will have less time for the test assignment, etc. 1. Fill in the application form - attach your CV; 2. Have a reputed company interview with reputed company Recruiter; 3. Have a reputed company interview with GIS Managers. 4. Have a reputed company interview with the VP of Product (previously acting GIS reputed company). 5. Final Interview — conversation with Joel, the COO. 6. Get hired! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job