Geospatial Engineer Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Xpanner is redefining construction by empowering the people who build our world. We retrofit heavy machinery with easy-to-use software and Physical AI, tackling critical safety and productivity challenges on the ground. Through our subscription-based automation model (AaaS), we deliver task-specific, field-ready solutions that immediately maximize jobsite efficiency without massive upfront hardware costs. Backed by top-tier global venture capital and optimized by the industry's largest physical dataset, we are actively transforming renewable energy and infrastructure projects today. We don't just build abstract concepts— we put real, practical solutions to work in the field.

The Geospatial Solutions Team is the link between high-tech GPS systems and heavy machinery. Working directly on job sites, these hands-on problem solvers install, calibrate, and troubleshoot Xpanner's smart GPS systems on excavators, pile drivers, and skid steer loaders. Their daily work ensures that every piece of automated machinery is perfectly aligned with the project's digital twin.

They are the critical link that makes Xpanner's construction automation possible. By ensuring pinpoint machine accuracy, minimizing equipment downtime through active maintenance, and training field operators, they turn cutting-edge technology into reliable, real-world solutions.

How you'll make impact:

The Geospatial Team Lead drives operational excellence by developing team members, ensuring consistent field execution, and aligning resources to meet customer and business needs. Through strong leadership, technical oversight, and cross-functional collaboration, this role improves customer satisfaction, increases team efficiency, and supports the scalable growth of Xpanner's Geospatial organization.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Drive Customer Success and Product Value
  • Oversee quality standards for installations, calibrations, troubleshooting, and field execution.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges and customer issues.
  • Represent the Geospatial team in customer meetings, project planning, and strategic stakeholder discussions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Geospatial team as a Player-Coach
  • Lead, coach, and develop Geospatial Engineers through technical expertise (eg. demonstrated in-the-field skills) and management (eg. goal setting, performance management, mentoring, and career development.)
  • Direct a 4–6 person team by strategically assigning projects, balancing workloads, and optimizing travel to maintain seamless nationwide coverage.
  • Standardize and improve field processes, documentation, training programs, and safety practices.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Project Management, Product Support, Leadership, and Development teams to align resources and execution.
  • Monitor team performance metrics and drive accountability for customer satisfaction, project execution, and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain technical expertise through involvement in critical projects while providing team oversight and leadership.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Founder's mentality: Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable building processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• 5+ years of experience in Construction Technology, Heavy Equipment, Surveying, or GPS/ GNSS Technology
• Prior experience building or managing a team
• Strong ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and take initiative
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Must be willing to travel (50-75%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing vendors, contractors, or projects is highly preferred
• Proficient knowledge of heavy equipment GPS systems  

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join a fast-growing company helping modernize one of the world's largest industries through construction automation and intelligent equipment technology. 
• Play a foundational role in a high-growth U.S. operation, where you will have direct ownership in building, scaling, and optimizing processes across the organization. 
• Drive high-impact initiatives by partnering closely with cross-functional teams and leadership in a dynamic, unified environment. 
• Competitive salary, performance incentives, retirement plan, and flexible work environment.