Utility Network GIS Project Manager

Timmons Group is currently seeking an experienced Utility Network GIS Project Manager with the skills and experience necessary to be a strong team leader to join our Geospatial Utilities team in our Richmond, VA office. The successful candidate will efficiently and effectively organize projects, coordinate, and allocate resources, budget and track the logistics of projects, and deliver high quality results for our clients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to: Provide project leadership and fosters a collaborative team environment Interact with customers to understand business requirements and the project team to determine project scope, budget estimates, schedule, and deliverablesEnsure accuracy and delivery of plans and proposals Maintain a solid understanding and demonstrated expertise in current technologies, system and process development methods  Function as primary point of contact for stakeholders Responsible for all internal and external project status reporting Develop, implement and lead projects through the full cycle from proposal to delivery  Coordinate and be available to travel frequently to client locations for onsite kickoff, progress, and deliverable meetings  Manage and coordinate GIS sub-consultant work  Oversee risk management, change control and quality control/assurance activitiesInvoice assigned projects and provided projections to company leadership  Respond to customer inquiries professionally and promptly    Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in the GIS or technical project management field and/or equivalent experience preferred.PMP Certification or ability to obtain certification preferredKnowledge on GIS technologies preferredExperience working with consulting firms Experience managing software development projects is preferredCommunicates effectively with all levels of internal and external project stakeholder Excellent organizational, analytical, and planning skills to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines. Experience preparing and delivering reports, recommendations, or alternatives.  Flexibility to determine the best project management practices and processes to employ,The ability to prepare, present, and explain complex technical information to non-technical audiences.  Familiar with a variety of the GIS profession concepts, practices, and procedures.