Sr Project Manager - Geospatial

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Your impact

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with expertise in geospatial technologies. You will serve as the primary project and/or client contact, responsible for delivery of overall work and technical performance. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams in the planning, development, and delivery of data-driven infrastructure, water, and transportation projects. The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge in GIS, and the application of technology to support systems integrations.

Responsibilities :

• Engage with clients to define project scope, expectations, and deliverables.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of geospatial projects.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, and quality assurance.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, analysts, software developers and field staff.
• Guide preparation of reports, presentations, and data visualizations for decision-makers.
• Support Sales teams in preparing and pitching project proposals to existing and prospective clients.
• Estimate proposed project timelines, team assignments, costs, etc.

Location : Requires 2 days per week in a Jacobs office

Here's what you'll need

• Substantial professional years (10+) of relevant experience managing projects in a GIS environment, with a proven track record of technical expertise and successful project delivery for major infrastructure and/or technology projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, GIS, related field, or equivalent experience with a differing degree
• Proficiency in GIS platforms and related data management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-relations skills.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present technical data to non-technical audiences.

Preferred :

• GISP credentials
• Strong business development skills, including proposal writing and client engagement.
• Ability to lead change management and technology adoption within organizations.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

140,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

160,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $140,000.00 to $160,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on February 12, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
Orlando	Florida	United States
New York	New York	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Washington	District of Columbia	United States
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	United States
Atlanta	Georgia	United States
Baltimore	Maryland	United States
Chicago	Illinois	United States