Westwood Professional Services · 22 hours ago
Remote Sensing Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Sensing Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving the success of remote sensing projects, ensuring they are executed with precision and excellence while managing complex projects and contributing to the growth and innovation of their services.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Manage remote sensing projects from proposal through final delivery, ensuring schedule, scope, budget, and quality objectives are met
Serve as the primary client point of contact, leading kickoff meetings, progress updates, scope discussions, and closeout activities
Coordinate and manage multiple active projects simultaneously, often across different markets and data types
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and delivery plans
Proactively identify risks, constraints, and scope changes; prepare and negotiate additional service requests as needed
Represent the service line as a SME to the client
Lead and support the preparation of high-volume, fast-turn proposals, including scope definition, assumptions, schedules, and fee development
Collaborate with business development, technical leads, and operations to align proposals with execution capabilities
Demonstrate a clear understanding of contract terms, scopes of services, and pricing structures
Track proposal status and support follow-up activities with clients
Manage project financials, including budget tracking, invoicing, work-in-process, and accounts receivable
Monitor project performance metrics to ensure profitability and operational efficiency
Coordinate staffing needs and resource allocation across internal teams and external partners
Ensure compliance with internal project management procedures and QA/QC standards
Provide project-level technical leadership across Westwood’s remote sensing services, including: Digital Photogrammetry, Survey Control, UAS / Drone Data Collection, Airborne, Terrestrial, and Mobile LiDAR, Orthophotography, Planimetrics, DTMs, Contours, and modeling, Inspection & Asset Management Deliverables, Transmission Line Profile & Catenary Modeling (PLS-CADD /TL-PRO), Thermography and High Voltage Corona Investigation, Aerial Magnetometry, Virtual Site Visits and Visualization Products
Coordinate closely with Remote Sensing Technicians, Calibration staff, Survey, Engineering, and GIS teams
Ensure deliverables meet client specifications, industry standards, and internal QA/QC requirements
Lead, mentor, and support project teams; delegate work effectively and set clear expectations
Foster collaboration across disciplines and offices
Provide constructive performance feedback and support professional development
Promote a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Proven ability to manage many projects concurrently without loss of quality or responsiveness
Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical teams and external clients
Client-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and propose solutions
Ability to balance detail-oriented execution with big-picture project strategy
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort making independent decisions
Ability to identify inefficiencies, scope gaps, and improvement opportunities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment
Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Engineering, Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 10 years of professional industry experience, 5+ years of experience in project management within remote sensing, surveying, geospatial, or infrastructure consulting
Successful track record leading rotorcraft, fixed wing, BVLOS UAS, and mobile LiDAR acquisitions
Demonstrated experience managing projects for top-tier renewables and/or power delivery clients
Strong knowledge of remote sensing data types, workflows, and deliverables
Experience working with LiDAR, photogrammetry, and corridor-based infrastructure projects
Thorough understanding of industry software such as TerraSolid, PLS-CADD, and MicroStation
Experience managing proposals, budgets, and client contracts
Preferred
ASPRS certification
Experience supporting Transmission, Distribution, Substation, and Utility clients
Proven track record of managing high proposal volumes with rapid turnaround times
Experience supporting large, multi-market programs or long-term client frameworks
Company
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.51M2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Bryan Powell
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Greenhagen
Board of Directors, Former CEO
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