Senior GIS Project Manager - 1898 & Co. (Kansas

Join 1898 & Co. as a Senior GIS Project Manager (Kansas City). You’ll be part of our Geospatial Solutions team, helping shape the future of geospatial systems and technology consulting. Our faculty partners with clients across power and utilities, government, and other critical sectors to deliver innovative, data‑driven solutions.

The role is high‑impact and involves leading multidisciplinary teams, building client relationships, and delivering consulting engagements on time and within budget.

• Cultivate and grow client relationships through marketing efforts and project interactions.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities; advance relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Lead aspects of proposal development and submission, including project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Set critical project objectives with clients and support contract development and negotiations.
• Lead the request for proposal (RFP) and bid process, including scope, schedule, and budget preparation; evaluate and select partners/subcontractors/suppliers as applicable.

• Manage the full lifecycle of consulting projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication.
• Lead internal and external risk reviews; engage Legal as required.
• Develop and implement project execution plans based on scope and client needs.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams of analysts, consultants, and engineers; plan, organize, and communicate project personnel needs to department management.
• Ensure QA/QC process adherence; lead project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments.
• Oversee documentation management, including submittals, change orders, records, and contract closeout.
• Prepare, manage, and present reports on scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecasts, and overall project status to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Manage communications with governmental, industry, and public entities on project‑related matters.
• Develop the plan for turnover documentation, project closeout, and record‑keeping/retention processes and procedures.

• Mentor and train less‑experienced staff on both technical and business aspects; serve as a recognized subject‑matter resource.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction across disciplines and global practices; facilitate effective, cost‑efficient utilization of staff.
• Champion internal initiatives that promote team growth, technical excellence, and a culture of safety and quality.

• Lead and approve analyses and deliverables for geospatial consulting engagements.
• Oversee technical execution related to GIS implementations, data integration, analytics, and solution design within critical infrastructure contexts (e.g., power generation and delivery).
• Resolve technical challenges and present clear, actionable solutions to project stakeholders.
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements, contractual obligations, and performance standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience leading technical aspects of consulting engagements in heavy industrial sectors such as power generation and delivery, and oil, gas, and chemical.
• Experience on consulting projects, client operations, or program management within the critical infrastructure industry.
• Understanding of general business and financial principles.
• Experience communicating across business segments to understand project objectives.

Job type:
Full‑time |

Location:

Kansas City, MO | Travel:
Yes, ~25 % of the time | Rank:
Senior | Salary: $130,000–$170,000

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