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Project Manager Sr – Geospatial

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Sanborn Map Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-04
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Project & Program Management, IT Project Manager, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 95000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 95000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

ABOUT US

Founded in 1866 The Sanborn Map Company Sanborn is one of the oldest continuously operating mapping and geospatial information technology companies in the US Our work is highly visual and our mapped data and applications are an essential part of todays information economy We serve many industries and government departments and need to communicate effectively with them about our wide range of products and services We remain at the forefront of the GIS and photogrammetry industry by offering high quality technologically superior products and services backed by the industrys most experienced staff We are looking for a talented individual to fill this role working in a collaborative environment ready to innovate workflow

SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager contributes to proposals as assigned oversees project timelines and budgets and works directly with clients to ensure project success Responsibilities include developing project budgets and schedules managing contract and subcontract issues troubleshooting operational issues that impact projects The Senior Project Manager provides leadership direction and oversight to assigned projects This role includes assigned responsibilities throughout the project management lifecycle including proposal writing project scheduling project deliverables production QAQC project budgeting and controlling all aspects of projects in accordance with contract documents

LOCATION

Boston MA preferred Remote considered

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Project Managers lead a wide variety of project types including Design and deployment of custom web applications

Geoanalytics and visualization

Geoprocessing and data transformation

Enterprise system design and implementation planning

Strategic planning and execution

Project Managers are responsible for Project Execution Managing the execution of medium and large complex multi year projects with substantial budgets and stakeholder management needs

Understanding and managing contracts and subcontracts

Communicating with internal teams subcontractors and customers

Managing and understanding technical and non technical details of a project

Serving as strong and collaborative project team leader

Working directly with clients stakeholders and the project team to ensure project success

Leading and facilitating meetings

Coordinating the project team and delegating technical tasks

Ensuring the quality of project deliverables

Project planning and status reporting

Budget projections tracking reporting and analysis

Practical application of project management best practices

Effectively using PMO Project Management best practices tools and applications and training and mentoring other Project Management staff

Assures quality Follow Sanborns Quality Management System QMSBusiness Development Taking a lead role in proposal writing including project approach and scope development budget and schedule development

Nurturing existing client relationships to acquire new and repeat business Supporting Sales and Marketing staff in their pursuit of new business eg documenting project descriptions participating in webinars and sales meetings

Coordinate contract and subcontract negotiations

Occasional travel may be required

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in Business Management or related degree Masters degree from an accredited college or university preferred

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 6 years of demonstrated project management experience

Experience in managing web application development projects

Experience in working with or understanding of GIS geospatial data Strong communication leadership organizational skills

An energetic attitude and desire to work in a collaborative team environment

Analytical and problem solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in Transportation Land Cover andor Tree Canopy projects preferred

Professional Engineer PE certification preferred

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

PMP certification from the Project Management Institute PMI

Salary Range

95K 125K annual

Applicant Eligibility

Applicant must live in the US and be authorized to work in the US.

Benefits

Sanborn offers a comprehensive health and wellness program which includes medical dental vision 401k holiday PTO EAP disability and life insurance benefits

EEO Statement

Sanborn is an AAVeteran

Disability Equal Opportunity Employer

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