GIS Project Manager

Tepa-Companies; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tepa Companies in Alexandria, VA is hiring a GIS Project Manager to lead projects within the Technology Business Unit. You will oversee staff, budgets, schedules, and deliverables while coordinating with clients and subcontractors to meet scope and quality expectations.

Ideal candidates have a GIS/engineering IT background, 5+ years of leadership in geospatial roles, and the ability to manage technically complex GIS initiatives with strong communication and financial skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in geospatial roles.
• Experience managing highly technical GIS projects and teams.
• Ability to obtain security clearance or TWIC as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple GIS projects, client and subcontractor relationships.
• Tracks monthly financials and prepares status reports.
• Leads proposal writing, cost estimation and contract reviews.
• Ensures client satisfaction through high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS/Geography/Engineering/IT

Tools

Microsoft Project

Zoho Projects

Primavera P6

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

GPS

Lidar

Costpoint/Deltek

Unanet

Job description

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIESEstablished in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.LOCATION: This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-office presence in Alexandria, Virginia.ABOUT THE JOBThe Tepa Companies are seeking a GIS Project Manager to support the Technology Business Unit and manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. This role establishes and manages staff for each phase of the project(s) and is responsible for identifying and resolving project performance and personnel problems, complying with all Tepa and client project management policies and procedures, managing project budgets, deadlines and deliverables, and executing projects per executed agreements. Project Managers also participate in and often lead proposal writing, cost estimation, resource planning, contract reviews, and client and subcontractor relationship management. This role is key to obtaining customer satisfaction, growing customer relationships, and expanding our business opportunities with our clientele.Job Functions:Manages multiple projects, client and subcontractor relationships, and project staff.Secures subcontractor pricing, project specifications, and task schedule coordination.Directly manages teams of people who often work on multiple projects from different physical locations and time zones.Coordinates, leads, and participates in project and technology related meetings and conference calls.Tracks and runs monthly financials on projects, along with weekly and monthly status reports.Participates in regularly scheduled financial Program Reviews and provides project financial information as requested.Contributes to all team efforts by taking ownership of assigned tasks and duties, and is fully transparent and accountable for the successful performance of assigned tasks.Performs all duties with the highest possible degree of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.Focuses particular attention on developing and maintaining client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction through the production of superior quality deliverables that meet or exceed client expectations.Develops and outline work processes and procedures.Communicates with subcontractors to outline tasks and delivery schedule.Develops estimates and proposals.Develops deeper relationships with current clients and upsells where appropriate.Provides well-informed input into teaming discussions, marketing activities and sales strategies for the types of projects, clients and markets that they specialize in managing.Ensure timely approval and submission of invoices to clients and prime contractors in compliance with Tepa’s financial calendar.Works with clients to resolve payment of invoices, gain acceptance of deliverables and other business necessities related to the management of their projects.Travel to client and project sites 1 – 2 times per month or as directed by EVP or Operations Manager.Other duties as assignedWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORBachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Information Technology or related field5+ years of leadership experience in increasingly advanced geospatial/GIS technical positions1+ years of successful experience working as a technical Project Manager in technology consulting organizationExperience managing highly technical projects such as GIS data capture/creation/conversion, geospatial workflow automation, creating/configuring web viewer applications, federal/defense technical training projects, etc.Previous experience performing technical work on the types of projects you manage to provide context for Project Management decisions (e.g., working as a GIS Analyst or Solutions Engineer, Reality Capture Specialist, etc.)Ability to obtain a security clearance, Transportation Working Identification Card (TWIC) or similar, which typically requires proof of U.S. Citizenship and a background checkHistory of successful interaction with people of widely varying technical knowledge, such as IT administrators, end users, managers, and decision makersSolid understanding of project financials, project management practices, and customer serviceDemonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneouslyExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adjust terminology and tone for a variety of different types of audiencesAbility to prioritize required tasks to meet multiple stringent schedule deadlinesSolid understanding of business analysis techniques and processesAbility to work with various departments to facilitate the orderly execution of a proposed project planExperience using Project Management Software to plan projects and schedule resources (e.g., Microsoft Project, Zoho Projects, Primavera P6, etc.)Strong Microsoft Excel ExpertiseExcellent verbal and written communication skills for requirements gathering, system documentation, training and other collaborative activitiesPreferred Education and Experience:Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalentExperience with water utility or water district projects and organizationsConsulting experience with local government and seaport Esri GIS projects is also welcomeExperience performing or leading Geospatial System integration activitiesGIS Consulting experience for multiple simultaneous clientsSignificant technical experience with the Esri-based (e.g. Utility Network, Geometric Networks, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, etc.) and Esri-adjacent geospatial technology toolsExperience with mobile and field data capture technologies (e.g., ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, GPS, Lidar, etc.)Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (e.g., Costpoint/Deltek, Unanet, etc.)Esri Associate or Professional level certificationsEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledSalary Range:$134,995.34 - $168,226.69