Geospatial Project Manager

NV5; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, life insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple concurrent projects from Corvallis, OR. The PM will coordinate remote sensing and geospatial efforts, manage client relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and budget oversight, with limited travel.

Office-based position with opportunities to collaborate across teams and departments. A background in hydrographic/geophysical surveying or marine environments is preferred, along

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Procurement, negotiation, and finance competency.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• 3+ years' experience in a hydrographic/geophysical survey environment and/or possessing a marine environmental background.
• 1+ years' experience in project coordination and leading teams.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams performing remote sensing and geospatial activities.
• Coordination with data acquisition, production, and eGIS teams.
• Coordination with Account Managers.
• Manages client relationship.
• Client status reporting.
• Negotiate stakeholder requirements.
• Manages project scope, requirements, definitions, and delivery schedules.
• Change management and tracking.
• Monitors project economics and budget.
• Manages and forecasts project revenue, cost, and gross margin.
• Responsible for invoicing and collections.
• Following project management methods and best practices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Writing

Initiative

Problem solving

PM processes & tools

Client relations

Client interaction

Decision making

Stress management

Hydrographic surveying

Geophysical surveying

GIS software experience

Project team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in GIS/engineering/science

Master's degree or higher

GISP certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

ArcGIS

ENVI

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the oversight and successful completion of multiple concurrent small-scale to large-scale projects, ensuring consistency with company strategies, commitments, and goals. The PM will provide solutions to the client while working with diverse and potentially remote project teams. The PM oversees all phases of a project and is responsible for project performance through effective management of project constraints, including scope, timeline, and budget. The PM will report status updates to stakeholders on a weekly basis and conduct a retrospective at the close of projects to demonstrate potential process improvements and outline constraint metrics. The PM will also collaborate with other PMs to maximize efficiencies and skillset utilization.

Work Environment:

• Location: NV5 Regional Office in Corvallis, OR
• This position requires working in an office setting in front of a computer; there is no fieldwork component to this job.
• Travel <10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams performing remote sensing and geospatial activities.
• Coordination with data acquisition, production, and eGIS teams.
• Coordination with Account Managers.
• Manages client relationship.
• Client status reporting.
• Negotiate stakeholder requirements.
• Manages project scope, requirements, definitions, and delivery schedules.
• Change management and tracking.
• Monitors project economics and budget.
• Manages and forecasts project revenue, cost, and gross margin.
• Responsible for invoicing and collections.
• Following project management methods and best practices.

Requirements

Knowledge,Skills,andAbilities

• Exceptional communication skills & professionalism
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong writing skills
• Initiative and follow-through
• Problem Solving Skills and Critical Thinking
• Familiarity with project management processes and tools
• Client Relations Experience
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with clients
• Successful evaluation and judgment skills
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive demeanor in times of stress

MinimumQualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• Competency in procurement, negotiation, and finance
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite..
• 3+ years' experience in a hydrographic/geophysical survey environment and/or possessing a marine environmental background.
• 1+ years' experience in project coordination and leading teams.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

PreferredQualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, geography, GIS, science, or engineering program.
• Master's degree or higher.
• Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional(GISP).
• 4+ years' experience in a hydrographic/geophysical survey environment and/or possessing a marine environmental background.
• 2+ years' experience in project management and leading teams.
• Risk Management Experience.
• Experience with change-management processes
• Experience working with GIS software packages
• Experience workingwithsoftware development

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Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.