Remote Sensing Project Lead - Utility Mapping & PLS-CADD

Jobtailor; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electric utility LiDAR mapping projects, from inception through final deliverables. You will serve as the primary client contact for utility and cooperative clients, coordinating multisite engagements across teams including LiDAR, surveying, and PLS-CADD specialists.

The role requires strong communication, budget management, and QA/QC oversight to ensure accurate, on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in electric utility or geospatial services.
• Deep knowledge of aerial LiDAR/imagery workflows for utility corridors.
• Experience with terrestrial/mobile LiDAR scanning workflows.
• Familiarity with PLS-CADD modeling for utility mapping outputs.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent utility engagements and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing project budgets, invoices, and WIP.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• ASPRS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PM for transmission, distribution, and substation mapping projects.
• Serve as primary client contact for utility clients.
• Represent the firm in scoping calls, kickoff meetings, and progress reviews.
• Develop and manage proposals, fee estimates, invoicing, and WIP tracking.
• Coordinate LiDAR acquisition and ground survey control.
• Oversee point cloud classification and feature coding to standards.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and staffing across teams.
• Communicate project status and risks.
• Document scope changes and prepare change orders.
• Ensure QA/QC for classified point clouds and PLS-CADD models before delivery.
• Coordinate production staff, survey crews, and PLS-CADD designers.
• Provide guidance and technical review to project technicians.
• Support other mapping projects as needed.

Skills

Project Management Experience

Aerial LiDAR Acquisition

PLS-CADD Software Proficiency

Utility Feature Coding Standards

Client Management Skills

Education

ASPRS Certification

Tools

PLS-CADD

LiDAR Scanning Platforms

Imagery Acquisition Systems

Job description

Westwood is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electric utility LiDAR mapping projects, from inception through final deliverables. You will serve as the primary client contact for utility and cooperative clients, coordinating multisite engagements across teams including LiDAR, surveying, and PLS-CADD specialists.

The role requires strong communication, budget management, and QA/QC oversight to ensure accurate, on-time delivery.