GIS Project Manager

Summary

Join Timmons Group's Geospatial Services group as an experienced GIS Project Manager, working remotely. You will lead projects, manage resources and budgets, and deliver high-quality results for state and local transportation clients. Responsibilities include fostering a collaborative team environment, working with clients to define project needs, demonstrating strong geospatial analytical skills, and serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders. You will manage the project lifecycle, coordinate sub-consultant work, and travel to client sites. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of GIS or technical project management experience, and software development project experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in the GIS or technical project management field required
• Experience with software development projects is required
• Must have some technical project management experience preferably in a consulting/professional services environment
• Demonstrated ability to apply Agile delivery principles
• Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external project stakeholder
• Self-directed with an ability to organize and prioritize workload to align with strict timelines
• Experience preparing and delivering reports, recommendations, or alternatives

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and fosters a collaborative team environment
• Work with clients to understand current and future business needs and facilitate creation of projects, budget estimates, schedule, and deliverables
• Demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills in a geospatial environment
• Function as primary point of contact for stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and lead projects through the full cycle from proposal to delivery
• Coordinate and be available to travel frequently to client locations for onsite kickoff, progress, and deliverable meetings
• Manage and coordinate GIS sub-consultant work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a Department of Transportation (DOT) is a plus
• Experience with Geospatial technology, like Esri’s Roads and Highways LRS software is a plus