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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Senior Project Manager GIS

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their Midwest Region Geomatics Team. This role focuses on enhancing surveying and geospatial capabilities by integrating GIS and digital field data collection into Transportation and Infrastructure programs, while also mentoring staff and expanding client relationships.

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Responsibilities

Mentor and develop staff in GIS, digital field tools, remote sensing workflows, and modern geospatial practices
Build bridges between survey, GIS, environmental, planning, and engineering teams to deliver fully integrated data solutions
Promote a culture of innovation, continuous learning, collaboration, and client-focused delivery
Inspire and motivate teams through strong communication, technical leadership, and a commitment to excellence
Serve as a client‑facing leader for geospatial and digital geomatics services across the Midwest
Expand WSP’s footprint by identifying opportunities where GIS, dashboards, remote sensing, UAS, and data governance add value to transportation clients
Develop winning proposals, scopes, and budgets that elevate our digital capabilities and differentiate WSP in interviews and orals
Cultivate long‑term relationships with DOTs, counties, municipalities, and regional partners
Lead geospatial components of transportation and infrastructure programs, including: GIS enterprise architecture & AGOL/Portal implementations, Remote sensing and environmental/transportation analytics, UAS, LiDAR, and photogrammetry data integration, Mobile data collection (Field Maps, Survey123), Dashboards, StoryMaps, and digital reporting tools, Survey/GIS data workflows and data governance
Develop advanced mapping products, decision-support tools, and spatial analytics that improve project outcomes and client insight
Provide technical leadership on data standards, QA/QC, metadata, and cross-platform data integration
Support project teams in understanding and applying best practices in GIS, RS, and digital geomatics solutions
Lead initiatives to modernize geomatics workflows through automation, digital field tools, and innovative geospatial technologies
Improve quality, consistency, and efficiency through standards development and repeatable templates
Support hiring, training, and professional development for digital and geospatial talent
Collaborate with internal disciplines, external partners, and subconsultants to deliver coordinated technical solutions
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Qualification

GISRemote sensingDigital field toolsGeospatial analyticsEsri softwareUASLiDARData governanceCommunication skillsLeadershipTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in GIS, remote sensing, geomatics, geography, environmental science, or closely related field
10+ years of experience delivering geospatial, digital, or geomatics solutions for infrastructure programs
Demonstrated ability to win work and lead client-facing engagement involving GIS, digital tools, or geospatial analytics
Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex geospatial concepts to non-technical audiences
Proficiency with Esri software (ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, Enterprise), remote sensing workflows, and field data collection solutions
Experience managing budgets, schedules, and cross-disciplinary teams
Understanding of survey/GIS integration concepts, transportation data standards, and data governance principles
Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to safety, ethics, and WSP's Code of Conduct
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred

Master's degree is a plus
FAA Part 107, CP/CMS, GISP, or PMP certifications
Experience developing AGOL/Enterprise architectures, dashboards, and program-level data management systems
Established relationships with regional DOTs, municipalities, and transportation-sector clients
Familiarity with UAS, LiDAR processing, photogrammetry workflows, and integrating unstructured data into GIS
Experience supporting major transportation programs requiring data governance, geospatial analytics, and digital reporting

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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Funding

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Leadership Team

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Lewis (Lou) Cornell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Esposito
Chief Financial Officer
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