The eGIS Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering assigned geospatial projects. This role focuses on ensuring multiple concurrent projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the agreed scope and quality. The Project Manager will manage day-to-day project execution activities, facilitate communication between clients and technical teams, and track project progress. Success is defined by meeting or exceeding client expectations, maintaining clear communication, and ensuring efficient project delivery. This role requires a technical understanding of geospatial concepts and Esri-based solutions. This position supports the company’s enterprise GIS (eGIS) business for public and private sector clients.

Work Setting: This role offers flexibility in location, with the option to work from any NV5 Regional Office or remotely from home. Occasional travel may be required, typically less than 20%.

• 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.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 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
• Understanding of Agile and other iterative project management methodologies.
• Experience with geospatial products and Esri-based GIS solutions in an enterprise context.
• 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).

Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• 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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

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