Remote Sensing Project Manager

Westwood Professional Services Inc•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Sensing Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving the success of our remote sensing projects, ensuring they are executed with precision and excellence. As a Project Lead, you will be at the forefront of managing complex projects and contributing to the growth and innovation of our services. At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world. In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

5+ years of project management experience
10+ years of industry experience
Experience within civil, power delivery, and renewable markets
Expertise with multiple remote sensing technologies
Evolution with career growth providing experience from every step of the project process
Extremely organized
Have a full technical understanding of all aspects of Remote Sensing
Ability to technically do the work you manage so you can truly guide your team
Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player)
Strong communication skills with team members and clients
Ability to delegate assignments and determine methods and procedures
Ability to be open to others ideas and willing to compromise
Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual
Capable of envisioning the client’s goals
Able to follow general directions and guidelines for the firm’s policies, practices, and procedures

Responsibilities

Manage projects from inception through completion
Prepare and manage a high volume of proposals, contracts, invoicing, work in process and account receivables
Prepare, maintain, coordinate project schedules of multiple concurrent projects with clients
Recruit, manage, develop, lead, inspire, coach a growing team
Produce high-quality work and implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
Support business development in preparation of proposals
Able to understand proposals and contract scope of services.
Able to identify scope creep, write and capture additional services in a timely manner
Oversee the technical, legal, and financial aspects of various projects
Coordinate with other disciplines and support services
Make decisions independently in regards to various issues and methods
Able to accept and give performance feedback