Geomatics Market Lead​/Project Manager -Transportation and Infrastructure

Geomatics Market Lead/Project Manager
-Transportation and Infrastructure

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This Opportunity

WSP is currently searching for a highly experienced and motivated

Job Description

WSP is currently searching for a highly experienced and motivated Geomatics Market Lead
/
Project Manager to join our Midwest Region Geomatics Team. This position plays a critical role in delivering surveying and geospatial solutions for Transportation and Infrastructure projects across the Midwest, with a focus on state and local DOTs, MPOs, and transit agencies. The preferred location for this position is Minneapolis, MN
, but can also be located in our other Midwest hub offices:
Detroit, MI
, Chicago, IL
, Kansas City, MO
, or St. Louis, MO
. The successful candidate will lead project delivery, business development, and staff mentorship while ensuring technical excellence and high-quality deliverables. This is a seller-doer role with broad responsibility for pursuing, winning, and managing geomatics-related projects.

Your Impact

People and Culture

• Mentor and support local staff with a focus on geomatics standards, career development, and technical growth.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines and offices to deliver integrated solutions.
• Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, safety, and excellence within the Geomatics team.
• Inspire and motivate staff while maintaining strong team morale and engagement.

Clients

• Lead client engagement and relationship development across the Midwest region.
• Drive strategic growth of geomatics services within the Transportation and Infrastructure market.
• Develop proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets tailored to client needs.
• Identify cross-discipline opportunities and collaborate with internal and external partners.

Expertise

• Manage and oversee geomatics projects including surveying, mapping, GIS, remote sensing, and SUE.
• Lead preparation of estimates, proposals, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and QA/QC procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across major projects and pursuits.

Operational Excellence

• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in geomatics practices.
• Lead initiatives to enhance project delivery, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Support recruitment, training, and development of geomatics staff.
• Collaborate with internal departments and subconsultants to optimize performance.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geomatics, land surveying, GIS, remote sensing, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in geomatics services, with a focus on Transportation and Infrastructure.
• Proven track record of winning and managing geomatics projects for DOTs and public agencies.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and communication skills.
• Experience with CAD and geospatial data processing software.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Knowledge of land surveying and geospatial analysis principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license; multiple licenses highly preferred.
• FAA Part 107, CP/CMS, GISP, or PMP certifications.
• Established relationships with DOTs, county agencies, and other regional clients.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization…