Project Manager

Dewberry; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Project Manager for our geospatial, solutions, and analytics team in the Fairfax, VA office. The role blends project coordination, GIS work and client-facing support across a multidisciplinary firm with growth opportunities.

The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence 2–3 days/week in Fairfax with travel to client sites about 25% of the time, and offers exposure to the latest geospatial technology in a leading professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, geography or other relevant geospatial field.
• 5+ years’ experience with Esri technology including ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, and StoryMaps.
• Proficiency with ETL tools such as FME or Microsoft Power Automate.
• Familiarity with CMMS and EAM platforms and GIS integrations.
• Agile software development experience.
• Experience with Esri Utility Network implementation.
• Proficiency in technical writing.
• Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS technical activities across project teams delivering data development, mapping, analysis and system integration for utility and public works clients.
• Review GIS deliverables for technical accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Support integration efforts involving enterprise GIS, CMMS/EAM, databases and other platforms.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior GIS staff.
• Assist the Project Manager with day-to-day execution, scheduling, and issue resolution.
• Communicate progress with client technical and nontechnical staff.
• Support proposal writing and serve as technical capture manager on local/state efforts.
• Develop communication materials such as blogs, white papers and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Agile development

Technical writing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, geography or related geospatial field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Experience Builder

StoryMaps

FME

Microsoft Power Automate

CMMS/EAM platforms

Esri Utility Network

Job description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Project Manager for our geospatial, solutions, and analytics team in our Fairfax, VA office. Typical responsibilities include serving as the technical lead for development of geospatial applications for utility clients and supporting project managers in planning, executing, and delivering GIS projects. This position is also expected to support proposal writing and participate in related business development initiatives. This role blends project coordination, technical GIS work, and client-facing support, serving as a key operational lead across GIS project activities. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of dedicated professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm. This position offers great potential for professional growth and the opportunity to work with and apply the latest geospatial technology.

This is a hybrid position that will require in-office presence in Dewberry’s Fairfax, VA headquarters 2-3 days per week and travel to client sites and industry events about 25% of the time.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

GIS Technical Work (50%)

• Lead GIS technical activities across project teams, including data development, mapping, analysis, application configuration, and system integration tasks, particularly for utility and public works clients
• Review GIS deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and consistency with project requirements
• Support integration efforts involving enterprise GIS, CMMS/EAM systems, databases, and other enterprise platforms
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior GIS staff as needed

Task Management (25%)

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day project execution, including task coordination, schedule tracking, and issue resolution
• Communicate with client technical and nontechnical staff about geospatial development tasks and progress

Business Development (25%)

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal teams
• Support proposal writing, serving as a technical capture manager on local and state proposal efforts
• Develop communication materials to include blogs, white papers, and presentations

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, geography or other relevant geospatial or data science related field
• At least 5 years’ experience working with Esri technology including ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, and StoryMaps
• Proficiency with ETL tools, such as FME or Microsoft Power Automate
• Familiarity with CMMS and EAM platforms and GIS integrations
• Ability to work independently using strong organizational skills and operate effectively in team settings using an agile software development approach
• Experience with Esri Utility Network implementation is strongly desired
• Proficiency in technical writing
• Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style

D on’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $97,000-$125,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.