GIS Senior Project Manager

SAM, LLC • Greenwood Village, CO

1d • $120,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A Senior GIS Project Manager – Seller/Doer is responsible for driving business growth, expanding client relationships, and leading the successful delivery of GIS projects. This role combines strategic business development with hands-on project leadership and operational oversight. The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused leader with a proven ability to identify opportunities, win work, grow market share, and deliver high-quality GIS solutions for utility, infrastructure, and public sector clients. The Senior GIS Project Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while collaborating with market leads and senior leadership to develop and execute growth strategies across targeted markets and service lines.

Requirements

• Proven success in business development, client management, sales, and relationship building within GIS, utilities, engineering, or infrastructure markets
• Demonstrated ability to win work, grow accounts, and develop long-term client partnerships
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead strategic client discussions and develop tailored GIS solutions for client needs
• Experience managing large GIS projects, contracts, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of GIS software, workflows, and enterprise GIS solutions
• Ability to oversee, mentor, and motivate project teams
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to travel for client meetings, conferences, business development activities, and project support
• Computer proficiency and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet fixed deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum of 15 years progressive experience in GIS services, business development, or related consulting experience
• Minimum of 5 years of project management or staff leadership experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of utility systems, infrastructure, local government, or related markets preferred
• College degree in Geography, GIS, or related curriculum preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
• Existing industry relationships and a strong professional network preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with utility, transportation, local government, and infrastructure clients
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships that result in repeat business and long-term partnerships
• Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients and strategic accounts
• Collaborate with senior leadership and market leads to develop sales strategies, capture plans, and market positioning initiatives
• Prepare and lead client presentations, proposals, interviews, and scope discussions
• Develop scopes of work, fee estimates, budgets, and staffing plans in support of pursuits and project execution
• Maintain an active pipeline of opportunities and support forecasting, sales tracking, and market intelligence efforts
• Represent the company at industry conferences, networking events, client meetings, and professional organizations
• Manage large and complex GIS projects from initiation through delivery while ensuring client satisfaction, schedule adherence, and financial performance
• Oversee project budgets, contracts, QA/QC processes, and resource allocation
• Establish work plans and staffing requirements for multiple concurrent projects
• Review financial performance, utilization, project productivity, and operational metrics to ensure successful project execution
• Participate in planning and implementation of procedures and systems to maximize operational efficiency and project delivery
• Support corporate strategic initiatives and operational growth objectives
• Oversee, mentor, and develop technical staff to support long-term growth of the GIS department
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and client service

Benefits

• BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date
• Free Vision + Dental plans for employees
• Company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance
• HSA + FSA plans
• SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K
• Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Optional cellphone stipend
• Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays
• Parental leave to support families
• Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications
• Project Manager Business Academy
• CAD Training Program
• Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins
• SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development
• Milestone Anniversary Recognition
• SAMbassador mentorship program
• Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases
• Company-sponsored events
• Free office snacks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree