Geospatial Project Manager

Geospatial Project Manager

Job ID


2026-12245

# of Openings


1

Location


US-CA-San Diego

Category


Geospatial/GIS

Type


Regular Full-Time

Overview

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the oversight and successful completion of multiple concurrent small-scale to large-scale projects, ensuring consistency with company strategies, commitments, and goals. The PM will provide solutions to the client while working with diverse and potentially remote project teams. The PM oversees all phases of a project and is responsible for project performance through effective management of project constraints, including scope, timeline, and budget. The PM will report status updates to stakeholders on a weekly basis and conduct a retrospective at the close of projects to demonstrate potential process improvements and outline constraint metrics. The PM will also collaborate with other PMs to maximize efficiencies and skillset utilization.

Work Environment:

Location: NV5 Regional Office in San Diego, CA
• This position requires working in an office setting in front of a computer; there is no fieldwork component to this job.
• Travel: <10% of the time

At NV5, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5's continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world's toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams performing remote sensing and geospatial activities
• Coordination with data acquisition, production, and eGIS teams
• Coordination with Account Managers
• Manages client relationship
• Client status reporting
• Negotiate stakeholder requirements
• Manages project scope, requirements, definitions, and delivery schedules
• Change management and tracking
• Monitors project economics and budget
• Manages and forecasts project revenue, cost, and gross margin
• Responsible for invoicing and collections
• Following project management methods and best practices

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills & professionalism
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong writing skills
• Initiative and follow-through
• Problem Solving Skills and Critical Thinking
• Familiarity with project management processes and tools
• Client Relations Experience
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with clients
• Successful evaluation and judgment skills
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive demeanor in times of stress

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
• Competency in procurement, negotiation, and finance
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• 3+ years' experience in a hydrographic/geophysical survey environment and/or possessing a marine environmental background
• 1+ years' experience in project coordination and leading teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, geography, GIS, science, or engineering program
• Master's degree or higher
• Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional(GISP)
• 4+ years' experience in a hydrographic/geophysical survey environment and/or possessing a marine environmental background
• 2+ years' experience in project management and leading teams
• Risk Management Experience
• Experience with change-management processes
• Experience working with GIS software packages
• Experience working with software development

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, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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