WGI

Project Manager - Geospatial

WGI$75K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with remote sensing projects preferred
  • Excels at networking, negotiating, and strategic and critical thinking
  • Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field highly preferred
  • Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
  • Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Manage remote sensing project life-cycle from proposal to closeout
  • Utilize LiDAR and photogrammetry expertise in operations
  • Perform quality control on remote sensing activities and deliverables
  • Collaborate with Market & Operational Leaders for business development
  • Drive growth and profitability of geospatial services
  • Assist in setting and achieving strategic operational goals and KPIs
  • Plan and manage long-term business strategies

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution
  • Pet insurance availability
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Overview

We are currently seeking a Project Manager - Geospatial with a min. of 5+ years of professional experience to be part of our GeospatialDivision to work out of our Huntsville, AL office.

The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment where projects are derived from both public and private clientele. As a firm, we continue to grow and look forward to the opportunity to add those that are eager to work on exciting projects and grow professionally utilizing the latest technologies and software.

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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Responsibilities

  • Manages remote sensing project life-cycle, from proposal development and scoping to final delivery and closeout
  • LiDAR and photogrammetry background in both office and manned flight operations
  • Perform quality control of remote sensing activities and project deliverables
  • Work with WGI Market & Operational Leaders with a primary focus on business development and sales in remote sensing, and to help grow geospatial services for the firm
  • Responsible for the growth and profitability of the company
  • Assist in the development and execution of strategic operational goals and KPI's
  • Plan, implement, and manage the overall long-term business success strategy
  • Work with the other senior leaders to identify capital investments, strategic alliances, key hires, acquisitions, and growth opportunities
  • Mentor, manage, and train field and office associates
  • Perform work safely and effectively


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with remote sensing projects preferred
  • Excels at networking, negotiating, and strategic and critical thinking
  • Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field highly preferred
  • Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
  • Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse. The use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment.

About WGI

As a multidisciplinary consulting firm, WGI has eight offices throughout Florida and specializes in the following disciplines: Land Development/Municipal Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Structures, Water Resources, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Land Planning, and Creative Services. The Zweig Group ranked WGI #4 on its 2017 Hot Firms list and #23 on the 2017 Best Firms to Work For list.

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