Geospatial Project Manager
NV5 · North Carolina
📍 Newport, NCvia icimsPosted 2026-06-12
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Overview
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 Newport, NC
This position requires working in an office setting in front of a computer; there is no fieldwork component to this job.
Travel:
At NV5, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.
NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.
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
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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 working with software development
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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