Geospatial Project Manager

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions. The Geospatial Project Manager plans and delivers complex geospatial projects, leads cross-functional teams, and serves as the primary client contact. The role oversees project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, risks, stakeholder communication, and delivery improvements.

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
• Coordinate 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
• Refine budgets in coordination with Acquisition, Production, Sales and Estimating teams
• Identify resource needs, task sequencing, and activity durations
• Collaborate 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
• Contribute to PMO process improvements, standards, and best practices
• Lead or participate in initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and project delivery

Requirements:

• 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)
• Bachelor's degree in Business, GIS, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ 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
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Experience in geospatial, infrastructure, or related industries