Gis Deputy Project Manager

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
 

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of GIS Deputy Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's life cycle (from development and initiation to close-out), while under supervision of a Project Manager
• Responsible for many aspects of a small project or a single aspect of a larger project
• Coordinate workload through project execution and complete deliverables on budget and schedule
• Work with the Project Manager, Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Ensure that GIS technology is being used properly and efficiently
• Understand current GIS demands and determine how best to meet them
• Manage and oversee technical projects, determine goals and objectives, and ensure project milestones are met
• Coordinate different GIS activities among various groups, agencies, departments, or individuals
• Administer GIS resources within the office, including hardware, software licensing and staffing
• Participate in business development -- developing proposals, presentations and budgeting
• Mentor GIS users and GIS professionals
• Conduct GIS training
• Review project quality assurance plans as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Keywords: GIS Deputy Project Manager, GIS, ArcGIS, Esri

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of 5 years related experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, Planning, Engineering or Natural Sciences
• A minimum of 10 years of practical GIS experience; an advanced degree in relevant field may offset 5 years of experience
• Proficient in use of ArcGIS, ArcGIS extensions and Microsoft Office
• Expertise in data analysis, including statistics or geostatistics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to write reports that summarize spatial analyses and communicate findings with charts, tables and narrative
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a GIS project leader including development of technical approach, budget, scheduling, and quality assurance
• Ability to identify industry trends and determine where company capabilities can be marketed to existing and potential clients
• GISP, AICP, PE or other professional certification a plus
• Esri Certification 
• Prior experience in personnel supervision 

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way. 

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $91,000-$129,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.