Geospatial Project Manager

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. We deliver innovative, sustainable solutions for some of the world's most complex infrastructure and environmental challenges. If you're looking for a rewarding career alongside industry-leading professionals who are passionate about making a difference, Jacobs is where you belong. As a Geospatial Project Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering geospatial services that support transformative infrastructure projects across Colorado and beyond.

From transportation corridors and utility networks to community development initiatives, your work will help shape the future of the communities we serve. This role combines technical expertise, project management, client engagement, and business development. You'll lead meaningful projects from proposal development through successful delivery while benefiting from industry-leading technology, continuous learning opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and a path for long-term career growth.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Collaborate with clients and internal project teams to develop scopes of work, project budgets, fee estimates, schedules, and quality plans.
• Lead and manage geospatial and land surveying projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for project teams and provide guidance in resolving complex surveying and geospatial challenges.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Prepare, review, and manage project invoicing and assist with collection efforts as needed. Technical Oversight Provide oversight and quality assurance for a broad range of surveying and geospatial activities, including:
• Field crew planning and deployment
• Survey control network design, adjustment, and analysis
• Topographic data processing and feature extraction
• Digital Terrain Model (DTM) generation, editing, and quality review
• Boundary, title, and records research
• COGO computations and analysis
• Legal descriptions and property documentation
• Quality control and technical reviews of survey deliverables

Client Relations & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive service and technical excellence.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, scope development, and fee estimation.
• Identify opportunities for growth within existing and new client accounts.
• Represent Jacobs at client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations.
• Mentor and develop survey and geospatial professionals, fostering technical excellence and career growth.
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support project safety planning and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate clear expectations, vision, and direction to project teams.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure, or the ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in land surveying and geospatial services.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, including direct client interaction and responsibility for project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, scope, quality, and client expectations.
• Experience supporting business development, strategic growth initiatives, and client account management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, networking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to successfully complete applicable background screenings. Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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