Director, GIS - Global Strategy at NEWMARK in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Newmark is one of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firms. We provide a fully integrated platform of services to prominent multinational corporations and institutional investors across the globe, as well as to occupiers, owners and developers of real estate on a local, regional and national level.

Newmark's 14,100 professionals operate from more than 400 offices in established and emerging property markets on six continents.


Job Description:


Works closely with the Global Consulting Team to assist with mapping, demographic analysis, geo-coding of new datasets and spatial planning concepts. Responsibilities include the day to day coordination and production of exhibits and materials to support client deliverables and support of overall development of geo-economic and geo-sciences platform in our Global Corporate Services practice.


Essential Job Duties:

• Develops moderate to advanced specialized maps, utilizing geographic and demographic information.
• Produce demographic reports from existing local, regional and national data.
• Provide aerial mapping support for brochures, marketing materials and packages.
• Obtain and maintain accurate market data; to include assess and validate current GIS data for integrity in terms of volume, consistency and redundancy.
• Adhere to deadlines for deliverable production.
• Assist in data cleanup as required.
• Create map templates for editing and printing.
• Maintain library of previously designed material for future use.
• Provide back-up coverage to regional and national teams.
• May perform other duties as assigned such as sales support, development of new datasets

Skills, Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and/or combination of experience and other outside classes in major GIS applications; background in Geosciences and Cartography preferred
• Minimum of 0-2 years' experience in ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Suite, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Server
• Experience with ESRI ModelBuilder or Python Scripting
• Related computer experience in SQL, mapping/aerial software, Windows applications, spreadsheets, and graphics/desktop publishing.
• Familiarity with basic concepts of demographics and cartography
• Strong creative thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with variety of teams, situations in a client service capacity
• Ability to multi-task and integrate project segments
• Exceptional mapping software skills

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements


Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Apply Now