Survey & GIS Program Manager

Brief Description You will not just map land; you will digitize it. You will be responsible for defining and executing the "Field-to-Web" workflow—transforming physical assets into high-fidelity Digital Twins (incorporating infrastructure, plumbing, and utilities) that feed directly into our consumer-facing sales and marketing platforms. You will bridge the gap between traditional surveying and modern property technology while partnering with the Architecture & Engineering functional groups, Operations, and Marketing. You will manage and mentor the mapping team, oversee the integration and quality of mapping and GIS data, and coordinate with Project Managers and design staff to deliver accurate site information for planning, development, marketing and sales. Who You Are You are a surveyor who is tired of seeing your data die in a PDF. You understand that the future of real estate is a queryable, 3D interactive model. You can hold your own in a boundary dispute with a city engineer and explain to a web developer why coordinate projection matters for the company website. You can deliver agile support to other internal functions, developing geospatial mapping and database solutions to support diverse technical needs, such as the development of water asset management plans. What You’ll Be Doing Serve as the Surveyor of Record and sign/seal surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and easements in compliance with state and local regulations. Manage and mentor survey crews, overseeing scheduling, quality control, and safety protocols for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking surveys. Lead subdivision mapping processes, lot line adjustments, and right-of-way dedications, interfacing with city and county agencies to expedite map recording. Oversee the UAV/Drone program (FAA Part 107), including flight planning and execution for aerial photogrammetry and LiDAR scanning. Design and manage the "field-to-web" workflow that moves data seamlessly from field capture into the organization’s digital ecosystem. Conduct high-precision drone mapping and terrestrial laser scanning for interior and subsurface utility documentation. Process raw point clouds into 3D textured meshes and intelligent vector data using ESRI ArcGIS (Site Scan/Drone2Map) and Autodesk tools. Build enriched 3D models by attributing Digital Twin data with metadata such as pipe diameters, material types, and maintenance schedules. Manage the integration of finalized coordinates and layers into ArcGIS Parcel Fabric; support internal teams in developing tailored GIS solutions. Ensure survey‑grade data is formatted for downstream consumption by web and backend systems (e.g., Salesforce, WordPress) for public viewing, searching, and filtering. Lead the warehousing, digitization, and integration of historical records and as‑built drawings into current geospatial datasets. Collaborate with Architecture & Engineering and Marketing teams to ensure visualizations and mapping products are grounded in survey‑grade accuracy. Develop and maintain a comprehensive project database of water assets, including supply and irrigation systems; create spatial databases for water infrastructure such as tanks, pipes, valves, pumping stations, and flow meters. Integrate GIS data with other operational systems, including SCADA. Define and maintain data standards (e.g., coordinate systems, layer naming conventions) to ensure CAD/GIS property records flow seamlessly into sales inventory systems. Develop and maintain GIS desktop, web, and mobile applications, including ESRI ArcGIS, Field Maps, and dashboards. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of experience in land surveying, geomatics, or geospatial engineering, including experience with boundary, topographic, and construction surveys. Minimum 3–5 years of experience leading survey crews or managing geospatial/technical programs. Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the state of California Required. Must have a valid California Driver’s license, including state required levels of active auto insurance. Expert‑level knowledge in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble/Leica Business Center. Strong proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and the ArcGIS Parcel Fabric data model. Working knowledge of BIM software (Autodesk Revit and Navisworks), particularly for integrating subsurface utilities into 3D models. Demonstrated experience integrating BIM data into GIS platforms, including Revit‑to‑ArcGIS workflows preferred. Proficiency with FME or Python scripting to streamline and automate geospatial ETL processes preferred. Previous work within real estate development or PropTech organizations leveraging survey data for sales and marketing applications preferred. Competitive Benefits Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings. Drug Testing Policy Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer. E-Verify Statement Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E‑Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E‑Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E‑Verify is not used as a tool to pre‑screen candidates. For up‑to‑date information on E‑Verify, go to Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Summary Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association