NV5
GIS Project Manager - West Coast
NV5, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
GIS Project Manager - West Coast
Job ID
2024-10236
# of Openings
1
Job Locations
US-OR-Portland
Category
Geospatial/GIS
Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the oversight and successful completion of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitment, and goals. The PM will provide solutions to clients while working with diverse and potentially remote teams. The PM oversees all phases of a project and is responsible for project performance through effective management of project constraints, including scope, schedule, and budget. Responsibilities include project portfolio setup, progress tracking, kickoff and status meetings, and deliverable product quality verification. The PM will report financial metrics on a weekly basis and proactively take steps to flag and prevent budget variances. The PM works closely with production team leads to assign labor and closely manage level of effort and timelines.Work Environment:Location is flexible: Remote based in Alaska or West Coast
Travel
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.At NV5 Geospatial, 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.Responsibilities
Project ManagementInitiation:
Assist project sponsor to collect initial client requirements, identify assumptions, assess project feasibility, estimate costs and schedule, business development and proposal, develop objectives and project charter, engage stakeholdersPlanning:
Create project portfolio, develop PM plan, prepare for procurement, kick off meetingExecuting:
Project documents, procurement, supervise project work, implement changes, perform quality assurance and audits, manage and evaluate project and team performance, conduct status meetings, maintain communication with stakeholdersMonitoring and Controlling:
Measure project performance, perform quality control, maintain project information databases, verify scope, collaborate with accountingClosing:
Ensure final delivery of product to the client, seek feedback on the product and process, conduct project retrospective, communicate findings to PS Leadership, and update the lessons learned and process improvement databaseProject LeadershipClient ManagementTeam BuildingProject AdministrationConsultant Management
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExceptional communication skills & professionalismExperience managing Geospatial/GIS project(s)Strong leadership skillsStrong writing skillsInitiative and follow-throughProblem solving skills and critical thinkingFamiliarity with project management processes and toolsSuccessful evaluation skills and good judgmentAbility to maintain a professional and positive demeanor in times of stressAbility to interact professionally and effectively with clientsRequirementsBachelor's degree, or equivalent experienceProficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Drive2+ years' experience in a professional environment2+ years' experience in a technical environmentExperience/Skills Preferred (in addition to requirements)Bachelor's degree in a business, project management, science, or engineering programMaster's or higherClient Relations ExperienceActive pursuit of CAPM, PMP or other Project Management degree or credential1+ years' experience leading teams1+ years' formal project management experienceNV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 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.#LI-Remote
Job ID
2024-10236
# of Openings
1
Job Locations
US-OR-Portland
Category
Geospatial/GIS
Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the oversight and successful completion of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitment, and goals. The PM will provide solutions to clients while working with diverse and potentially remote teams. The PM oversees all phases of a project and is responsible for project performance through effective management of project constraints, including scope, schedule, and budget. Responsibilities include project portfolio setup, progress tracking, kickoff and status meetings, and deliverable product quality verification. The PM will report financial metrics on a weekly basis and proactively take steps to flag and prevent budget variances. The PM works closely with production team leads to assign labor and closely manage level of effort and timelines.Work Environment:Location is flexible: Remote based in Alaska or West Coast
Travel
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.At NV5 Geospatial, 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.Responsibilities
Project ManagementInitiation:
Assist project sponsor to collect initial client requirements, identify assumptions, assess project feasibility, estimate costs and schedule, business development and proposal, develop objectives and project charter, engage stakeholdersPlanning:
Create project portfolio, develop PM plan, prepare for procurement, kick off meetingExecuting:
Project documents, procurement, supervise project work, implement changes, perform quality assurance and audits, manage and evaluate project and team performance, conduct status meetings, maintain communication with stakeholdersMonitoring and Controlling:
Measure project performance, perform quality control, maintain project information databases, verify scope, collaborate with accountingClosing:
Ensure final delivery of product to the client, seek feedback on the product and process, conduct project retrospective, communicate findings to PS Leadership, and update the lessons learned and process improvement databaseProject LeadershipClient ManagementTeam BuildingProject AdministrationConsultant Management
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExceptional communication skills & professionalismExperience managing Geospatial/GIS project(s)Strong leadership skillsStrong writing skillsInitiative and follow-throughProblem solving skills and critical thinkingFamiliarity with project management processes and toolsSuccessful evaluation skills and good judgmentAbility to maintain a professional and positive demeanor in times of stressAbility to interact professionally and effectively with clientsRequirementsBachelor's degree, or equivalent experienceProficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Drive2+ years' experience in a professional environment2+ years' experience in a technical environmentExperience/Skills Preferred (in addition to requirements)Bachelor's degree in a business, project management, science, or engineering programMaster's or higherClient Relations ExperienceActive pursuit of CAPM, PMP or other Project Management degree or credential1+ years' experience leading teams1+ years' formal project management experienceNV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 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.#LI-Remote