Geospatial Project Manager jobs in United States
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NV5 · 1 day ago

Geospatial Project Manager

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company seeking a Geospatial Project Manager. The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering geospatial projects while ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

ConsultingIndustrial Engineering
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Responsibilities

Manage assigned enterprise GIS projects from initiation through closeout, including schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risk tracking
Coordinate day-to-day activities of project teams, working closely with technical staff such as developers, GIS analysts, and subject matter experts using an Agile methodology in a Scrum framework
Support client communication by preparing project updates, leading regular status calls, and documenting project decisions
Manage remote project teams and tasking using web-based collaboration
Track and report on project progress using established project management tools
Monitor and control budgets and expenses, escalating variances to program managers as needed
Facilitate project stakeholder engagement throughout the project life cycles, including leading regular video meetings with clients
Collaborate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure deliverables meet project requirements
Provide input on proposals and estimates by contributing project data or lessons learned
Ensure project files, documentation, and records are maintained according to company standards

Qualification

GIS project managementEsri-based GIS solutionsAgile project managementBudget managementProject Management certificationGeospatial dataSoftware development lifecycleOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative teamwork

Required

2–4 years of experience managing GIS or IT projects, with 5+ years of experience in the geospatial field
Experience managing budgets across multiple concurrent projects
Experience with geospatial products and Esri-based GIS solutions in an enterprise context
Understanding of Agile and other iterative project management methodologies
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and clients
Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, computer science, or a related field
Project Management certification (PMP is preferred)

Preferred

Proficiency with common project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, DevOps, SharePoint, Teams, Jira)
Experience working with public sector or commercial clients on geospatial projects
Familiarity with geospatial data types and their applications
Experience with software development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum practices
Familiarity with asset management and/or utilities such as water, electric, and gas

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Life insurance
PTO
401(k)
Professional development/advancement opportunities

Company

NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.

H1B Sponsorship

NV5 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (6)
2021 (3)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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2025-05-15Acquired
2013-03-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Noreen Clindinning
Chief Operating Officer Environmental Health Services
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Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE
Chief Diversity Officer / SoCal Construction Quality Assurance Group Director
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