GIS Technician

Lennar Corporation
United States
3 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Computer-Aided Design Geographic Information Systems AutoCAD ArcGIS (Software) Spreadsheets Digital Mapping Digital Content GIS Applications JSON Lookup Table Quantum GIS (QGIS)
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Spatial Data Infrastructures

Job description

The GIS Technician provides support to the Siteplan Team of Digital Content in the review, processing, and preparation of siteplan related CAD and GIS files for digital mapping and web-based publication. They work closely with the Siteplan team to ensure accurate geolocation, maintain mapping consistency, and facilitate the integration of spatial data for website publication. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining clear communication. This role is instrumental in ensuring accurate and consistent digital maps across Lennar communities.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

  • Review and process siteplan files provided by the Siteplan team, importing DXF/DWG files into QGIS and following established processes to produce the required output package (GeoJSON, footprint, DXF, and PDF) for reach community submission.

  • Perform quality control and organize output packages by cross-referencing lot numbers between CAD output and Excel/JDE data, verifying coordinate accuracy, and ensuring all files are named, structured, and complete before delivery.

  • Work closely with the internal Siteplan team to receive approved CAD files, flag any discrepancies, and troubleshoot issues that come up during the export process

  • Review and validate CAD files against Excel data and PDF references, identifying discrepancies in lot numbers, boundary gaps, or geometry issues and resolving them before moving files forward through the export process

  • Serve as a backup support for essential mapping tasks, maintain workflow continuity in the absence of lead mapping team member.

  • Refine and evolve Siteplan workflows through ongoing process evaluation, identifying inefficiencies, and driving continuous improvement over time.

  • Attend virtual production/staff meetings.

  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in GIS, Geography or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience in a GIS or mapping role will be considered.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with QGIS and/or AutoCAD in a mapping, or GIS-related role

  • Proficiency in QGIS including DXF/DWG import, coordinate system assignment, GeoJSON export, and print layout.

  • Comfortable reading AutoCAD Map 3D files including lot/block structure, layer identification, and text attributes.

  • Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP and lot number cross-referencing between spreadsheet and GIS data.

  • Experience with GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) and GeoJSON/JSON data formats is required.

  • Experience working with geospatial data and an understanding of geolocation principles for mapping accuracy.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams.

  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

  • Receptive of constructive feedback and continued self-improvement

About the company

Lennar is one of the nation’’s leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

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