Senior Geospatial Project Manager
NV5 · Portland, OR · 2 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$100k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout
- Serve as the primary client-facing representative for all project execution activities
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Cook up cross-functional teams to maximize performance and efficiency
- Develop project charters, schedules, and comprehensive project plans
- Refine scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
- Rinse and refine budgets in coordination with Acquisition, Production, Sales and Estimating teams
- Identify resource needs, task sequencing, and activity durations
- Cook with technical teams to establish quality plans to comply with project requirements
- Direct and manage project tasks in accordance with approved plans and timelines
- Assign responsibilities based on team members’ expertise and capabilities
- Maintain strong communication with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
- Ensure quality control processes are implemented and adhered to throughout project execution
- Track project performance against schedule, budget, and quality metrics
- Conduct regular project reviews and status reporting
- Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes through formal change control processes
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively
- Maintain accurate project data in ERP systems, including EAC projections and forecasts
- Partner with Finance to ensure timely invoicing and minimum work-in-progress (WIP)
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Provide clear, consistent communication and reporting to stakeholders
- Act as liaison between clients, project teams, and internal departments
- Support pre-sales efforts by contributing to project planning, scheduling, and risk assessment
- Review contracts and proposals to ensure alignment with operational capabilities
- Collaborate with Sales, Estimating, and Operations teams as needed
- Provide mentorship and project oversight to Project Managers as assigned
- Contribute to PMO process improvements, standards, and best practices
- Lead or participate in initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and project delivery
Qualifications
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams
- Proficiency in collaborative tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams)
- Reliable high-speed internet connectivity
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, GIS, Engineering, or a related field
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
- 10+ years of project management experience, preferably in GIS/mapping or related fields
- Demonstrated success managing complex projects from initiation through completion
- Experience developing project schedules, work breakdown structures, and Gantt charts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices