Associate Project Manager, GIS
About The Position
GFT is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support a wide range of projects across our portfolio. This position will be a hybrid position reporting to either Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA or Mechanicsburg, PA. Working on the geospatial team offers a unique opportunity to harness the latest geospatial technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency and innovation. As part of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate on projects that enhance data management and provide actionable insights for diverse clients, transforming how organizations use data to meet their goals. Join us to help bring science and art to organizing, integrating, and visualizing information in a way that prioritizes collaboration and creates enterprise solutions. Discover some of our signature geospatial projects here. What you'll be challenged to do: We are looking for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively, and is eager to grow into a project management role in areas such as GIS technology, transportation, and information technology. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working collaboratively with project managers and technical experts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., or equivalent).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a project-related role (e.g., assistant project manager, coordinator, analyst, or project controls)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Excel).
- Self-starter who works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to continuous learning and contributing positively to team success
- Project Management certification or demonstrated commitment to project management education/training.
- Experience working on project teams supporting software development, geospatial, or other technology-driven projects.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with GIS and geospatial technology.
- Experience working with or for a state or local government agency.
Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager in managing project scope, schedule, budget, client relationships, and team coordination.
- Prepare agendas, capture action items, and produce detailed meeting minutes.
- Review and validate deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, technical leads, and subject matter experts.
- Maintain project documentation, including action items, issues, and risk logs.
- Assist with project status reporting, budget tracking, and invoice preparation.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management System processes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
