Local Geomatics Lead​/Project Manager

Job Description

WSP is currently searching for a Local
Geomatics Lead/Project Manager to join our Midwest Region Geomatics Team in St. Louis, MO or Kansas City, MO
. This position plays an important role in delivering surveying and geospatial solutions for a variety of projects, supporting Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy, and other sectors. The successful candidate will manage project delivery, support business development, and mentor staff while ensuring technical quality and client satisfaction.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to office and field staff under senior management direction.
• Support team development through training and knowledge sharing.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, safety, and technical excellence.

• Maintain strong client relationships and represent WSP professionally.
• Assist in developing proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets for projects; manage billing and account receivables for assigned projects.
• Support business development efforts and identify opportunities for growth.

• Manage geomatics projects including boundary and topographic surveys, LiDAR mapping, UAS operations, and GIS.
• Oversee production of plans and deliverables; perform QA/QC reviews.
• Leverage a variety of software and data processing systems to produce high-quality deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, standards, regulations, and QA/QC procedures.

• Coordinate field crews and office staff to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Maintain project tracking systems and manage survey equipment.
• Collaborate with internal departments and subconsultants to meet project needs.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the field of land surveying or an associated field.
• 7-10+ years of experience in the field of land surveying and geospatial services.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Missouri and/or Kansas, with ability to be licensed in both states within 6 months.
• Proven leadership, team-building, and communication skills.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, staff, and equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD and survey data processing software.
• Strong knowledge of land survey principles, practices, and methods.
• Ability to work independently and lead teams effectively.
• Possess a willingness to both learn and teach others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must be detail oriented, organized and responsive.
• Must have ability to make sound decisions including while under pressure or working on high liability projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Multiple PLS licenses in neighboring states is highly preferred.
• FAA Part 107, CP/CMS, GISP, or PMP certifications.
• Possess advanced knowledge or training in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation Open Roads Designer, Leica Infinity or Trimble Business Center, Esri ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of geomatics work is a plus, especially in the Missouri/Kansas area and with the various public agencies and private organizations that operate in this region.
• Possess experience preparing estimates and proposals, participating in business development, and being responsible for billing and account receivables for projects under their name.
• Possess existing client base.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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,…