Project Manager - Geospatial Transportation

Job Description

Job Description

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 today’s 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 geospatial industry by offering high quality, technologically superior products and services backed by the industry’s most experienced staff. We are looking for a talented individual to fill this role working in a collaborative environment ready to innovate workflow.

The AppGeo Division of The Sanborn Map Company is a leader in geospatial analytics, services and solutions and is looking to grow our team. We seek a talented, experienced Project Manager who is passionate about learning and attracted to the vibrancy of a dynamic business environment. The successful applicant will join a top-notch team of professionals focused on solving complex geospatial problems and delivering high-quality solutions to our state government customers.

Location: Boston, MA highly preferred, Hybrid/Remote considered.

SUMMARY:

The 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 Project Manager provides leadership, direction, and oversight to assigned projects. This role includes assigned responsibilities to throughout the project management lifecycle including proposal writing; project scheduling; project deliverables; production and QC; project budgeting and controlling all aspects of projects in accordance with contract documents.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

Project Managers lead a wide variety of project types, with an increasing emphasis on transportation-related initiatives, including:

• Design and deployment of custom web and mobile applications for transportation agencies and organizations
• Geoanalytics and visualization for infrastructure assessment and planning
• Data development, geoprocessing and data transformation for transportation datasets
• Enterprise system design and implementation planning for transportation agencies and organizations
• Strategic planning and execution support for transportation agencies and organizations, and programs

Project Managers are responsible for:

• Project Execution
  • Lead mid to large-scale, complex, multi-year transportation and infrastructure projects with substantial budgets and diverse stakeholder groups
  • Serve as a collaborative and technically fluent project team leader
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and public agencies
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and delegate technical tasks
  • Facilitate meetings and stakeholder engagement
  • Ensure the quality and timeliness of project deliverables
  • Manage project planning, status reporting, and risk mitigation
  • Manage budget including projections, reporting, and analysis
  • Work with Contracts team to administer contracts and ensure compliance with public sector procurement standards
  • Apply project management best practices, tools, and methodologies
• Business Development
  • Support proposal development for transportation-related RFPs, including scope, budget, schedule, teaming and strategy
  • Cultivate and maintain client relationships with DOTs, MPOs, transit agencies, and municipalities
  • Support marketing and sales efforts through project write-ups, case studies, and presentations

EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of demonstrated project management experience, preferably transportation-related
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage both technical and non-technical aspects of projects
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Experience with GIS and geospatial data in transportation contexts
• Familiarity with transportation planning, traffic operations, or transit systems
• Experience working with state DOTs, MPOs, or federal transportation programs

Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 annual

Applicant must live in the U.S. and be authorized to work in the U.S.

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

TO APPLY: Visit our website: www.Sanborn.com under the Careers menu option to apply. We are accepting applications for this position until December 15, 2025. Sanborn is a Veteran/Disability Equal Opportunity Employer.