Senior GIS Manager

Overview

Senior GIS Manager (BIM + ArcGIS Indoors) – Ayoroa Simmons LLC. Ayoroa Simmons is a BIM-centric services firm helping owners and project teams turn real-world facilities into accurate, usable digital information—supporting better decisions across design, construction, and operations. We specialize in BIM/VDC and reality capture, and we’re building modern geospatial capabilities that connect facility data to BIM and FM ecosystems.

We are seeking a Senior GIS Manager to lead the integration of GIS, BIM, and indoor mapping for our Government facilities portfolio.

Note:

This position requires U.S. citizenship.

Location/Work Type:
On-site – Arlington, VA (project and client needs may require occasional travel)

The Senior GIS Manager will lead our geospatial strategy for facility-centric work—designing and operating GIS programs that integrate with BIM deliverables and Facility Management (FM) platforms. This role is ideal for a hands-on GIS leader who can build scalable data governance, enable BIM–GIS workflows, and translate facility and asset data into actionable systems for owners.

• Lead Ayoroa Simmons’ GIS program for facilities, including standards, governance, and delivery quality across projects.
• Architect and manage enterprise geospatial data environments (e.g., Esri ArcGIS Enterprise/ArcGIS Online, geodatabases, services, and user access).
• Design and implement BIM–GIS integration workflows that connect Revit/Navisworks outputs, asset data, and spatial context for owner/operator use cases.
• Enable FM integration patterns (asset hierarchies, space/room data, work order and lifecycle attributes) to support platforms such as IBM Maximo, ARCHIBUS, Planon, or similar.
• Develop repeatable data pipelines for facility mapping, space management, and asset attribution (including ETL/ELT processes using tools like FME, Python, and APIs).
• Collaborate with reality capture and Scan-to-BIM teams to align point clouds, as-builts, and spatial reference frameworks for accurate facility datasets.
• Establish QA/QC processes for spatial accuracy, schema compliance, metadata, and lifecycle maintainability of client deliverables.
• Coach and mentor GIS analysts and cross-discipline staff; document workflows and support internal training to scale capability.

Must-Haves

• 10+ years in GIS delivery with 2+ years leading teams, programs, or enterprise implementations (title level flexible based on scope).
• Expert-level proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and/or ArcGIS Enterprise (services, permissions, publishing, and governance).
• Demonstrated experience integrating GIS with at least one of the following: BIM workflows, FM/CMMS/IWMS, asset management, or digital twin initiatives.
• Strong understanding of geospatial data modeling (feature classes, domains, subtypes), spatial reference systems, and data QA/QC.
• Working knowledge of automation and integration methods:
  Python, REST APIs, and/or ETL tooling (e.g., FME).
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders (owners, FM teams, BIM/VDC teams, and project managers).

Nice-to-Haves

• GISP certification and/or Esri Technical Certifications.
• Familiarity with facility data exchange concepts such as COBie, IFC, and asset attribution strategies for operations.
• Experience with indoor GIS, space management, and campus/portfolio-scale facility mapping.
• Knowledge of BIM coordination tools such as Navisworks Manage and CDE workflows.
• Exposure to reality capture deliverables (point clouds, registration workflows) and alignment practices.
• Understanding of information management standards (e.g., ISO 19650) and data governance frameworks.

• Work at the intersection of GIS, BIM, reality capture, and facilities operations, solving real owner challenges—not just producing maps.
• Build a modern, repeatable GIS capability inside a BIM-first firm with a strong reputation for precision and innovation.
• Access to advanced tools and workflows, with support for professional development and certifications.
• A collaborative, people-first culture that values clear communication, accountability, and high-quality delivery.
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• PTO
• Employee referral program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, or disability.

Ayoroa Simmons ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 regulation. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact the Title VI Coordinator:
Kim Short at .