Senior Geospatial Project Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects•Kansas City, MO

1d•$50 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson & Company is seeking an experienced Geospatial Project Manager to oversee the delivery of LiDAR, photogrammetry, and GIS projects. This role involves managing scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality, while serving as the primary client contact. A significant portion of the role, approximately a quarter, will be dedicated to business development, including nurturing client relationships, supporting proposals, and securing new work. The position requires a strong technical understanding of geospatial production and collaboration with an established production team.

Requirements

Solid technical background in LiDAR, photogrammetry, and GIS, with hands-on project delivery experience.
History of project development from early client interaction through proposal, award, and delivery.
Track record managing project and operational financial metrics (budgets, margins, utilization, forecasting).
Strong client management skills, with a track record of building trust, managing expectations, and sustaining long-term relationships.
Some business development experience — comfortable identifying opportunities and supporting proposals, even if BD hasn't been your primary role.
Self-starter who can operate independently while collaborating effectively across a matrixed team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to clients and leadership.
Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Geography, GIS, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Typically 7+ years of progressive experience in geospatial project delivery, with prior project management responsibility.
Willingness to travel to client sites, project locations, and industry events as needed.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure or certification (PLS, GISP, or equivalent) a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead project delivery from award through closeout on both existing accounts and newly won work: scope, schedule, budget, technical direction, and QC.
Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects and accounts, managing expectations and communication throughout delivery.
Manage project financials: budgets, fee tracking, earned value, margin, and utilization, reporting status to leadership.
Coordinate with the existing LiDAR, photogrammetry, and GIS production team to staff and execute projects, providing technical direction and quality control.
Dedicate roughly a quarter of your time to business development: identifying opportunities on existing accounts, supporting proposal development, and helping pursue new work.
Build client relationships during delivery that lead to repeat business and expanded scopes.
Develop project schedules and resource plans, coordinating across production, survey, and CADD staff as needed.
Provide technical review and troubleshooting on LiDAR, imagery, and GIS deliverables to ensure they meet client specifications and industry standards.
Coordinate with other service lines (transportation, transmission, water/wastewater, environmental) to identify cross-selling opportunities on your accounts.
Mentor project staff assigned to your projects, supporting their technical and professional development.
Prepare and present project status updates, risk assessments, and change management communications to clients and leadership.