GIS Team Lead

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world's most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visitapexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America's clean energy future.

Apex is seeking an experienced leader to manage our GIS team, fostering a motivated, accountable and collaborative culture for the team while focusing on providing accurate and timely deliverables to both internal and external customers. The GIS team supports many stakeholders within Apex, from project initiation through construction, and across technologies. Responsibilities of the GIS team include providing exhibits, creating buildable areas, maintaining spatial platforms and coordinating with other departments to define project setbacks.

Successful applicants will have a deep understanding of GIS work products and applications and have managed a GIS team previously. Additionally, excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills are required. This position will report to the VP of Project Design.

Hours/Type: Full Time, Exempt

Department: Design Team

Travel: < 25%

Primary Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Accountability
  • Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance and quality.
  • Provide timely, direct, and constructive feedback to team members to support professional growth and continuous improvement.
  • Mentor and guide team members on how to prioritize work, balance competing demands, and meet deadlines.
  • Enforce a culture of data integrity, consistent process, proactivity, and scope ownership.
• Process Optimization & Standardization
  • Establish and enforce consistent standards for GIS deliverables, documentation, and workflows.
  • Standardize a QA/QC process for GIS deliverables
  • Lead efforts to streamline GIS operations in collaboration with other departments.
• Cross-Department Collaboration
  • Work with stakeholders from across the organization to align GIS deliverables with business needs and strategic goals.
  • Lead efforts to streamline GIS operations in collaboration with other departments.
  • Act as a liaison between the GIS team and other departments to improve data access, communication, and decision-making.
• Customer Focus & Communication
  • Ensure the GIS team is responsive to internal and external customer needs, providing accurate and timely deliverables.
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, translating GIS concepts into business-relevant language.
  • Build and maintain confidence in the accuracy and reliability of GIS data products.
• Project & Workflow Management
  • Maintain organized tracking systems for project status, team workload, and deadlines.
  • Monitor key performance indicators to assess team efficiency and quality of deliverables.
  • Support the implementation of tools and systems that improve team performance and visibility.

Success Profile

To succeed as a GIS Team Lead at Apex Clean Energy, you'll need to excel within the following criteria:

• Education: Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in GIS, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Skills:
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver high-quality spatial data products
  • Strong preference for previous Renewable Energy Development experience
  • Strong preference for permitting/regulatory knowledge
  • Extensive professional use of relevant software including Esri suite, SQL databases, Python, or other geospatial tools
  • Ability to drive trust and confidence in data and team outputs
  • Excellent relationship management, mentorship, and communication skills
  • Experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders from different departments
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, OneNote)
  • Excellent leadership and team-building skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Key Competencies:
  • Accountability & ownership
  • Constructive feedback delivery
  • Strategic prioritization
  • Workflow standardization
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Customer-centric mindset
  • Clarity in communication
  • Data quality assurance
• This position is based in our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How You'll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities

At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.