Remote GIS Project Manager for Local Government

Cloudpoint Geospatial; Metamora (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work environment

Tuition and training reimbursement

Profit sharing

Job summary

Cloudpoint Geospatial is seeking a Project Manager to ensure GIS projects for Local Government and Public Safety are completed on time and on budget. You will oversee 10 to 20 projects ranging from $15,000 to $125,000, coordinating with experienced GIS professionals.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, client-focused, and adept at communicating with clients and internal teams. This role offers hybrid/remote work with opportunities to grow in a collaborative geospatial team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience managing projects and/or working in a project management environment.
• Experience in completing GIS project work utilizing the latest Esri products.
• Excellent client-facing and internal written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and client-facing teams.
• Proficiency in basic office applications and the ability to quickly learn new software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage project resources, schedules, budgets, scope, and hours.
• Monitor project progress and percent complete to support accurate billing and ensure project profitability.
• Coordinate tasks and work with technical GIS professionals to keep projects on schedule.
• Complete GIS-related tasks on their own projects and assist on other projects as needed.
• Address clients’ ongoing GIS needs and serve as a primary point of contact for project communication.
• Identify project issues, make appropriate course corrections, and report significant issues to the Vice President of Operations.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining thorough project notes and documentation.
• Communicate regularly with clients and internal teams through email, Trello, Slack, and other project tools.
• Stay current with changes in Esri technologies and maintain a high-level understanding of GIS concepts.
• Build strong client relationships and support repeat business through professional, responsive project delivery.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Project management

Esri GIS

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Budget management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

Slack

Trello

Job description

Cloudpoint Geospatial is seeking a Project Manager to ensure GIS projects for Local Government and Public Safety are completed on time and on budget. You will oversee 10 to 20 projects ranging from $15,000 to $125,000, coordinating with experienced GIS professionals.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, client-focused, and adept at communicating with clients and internal teams. This role offers hybrid/remote work with opportunities to grow in a collaborative geospatial team.