A bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science, Geography, Data Science, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
At least 10 years of project management experience for Project Manager II candidates, or 15 years for Project Manager III candidates.
At least five years of experience in GIS analysis, spatial data management, and dashboard or data-visualization development, preferably in a public works or public agency setting.
Demonstrated experience managing projects, coordinating deliverables, and working with technical teams and stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise, or comparable industry-standard GIS software and resources.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining interactive dashboards using ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, Power BI, or similar platforms.
Experience integrating data from multiple sources, including project management, permitting, scheduling, and cost systems, into unified reporting solutions.
Experience designing and maintaining spatial databases, including data standards, quality assurance and quality control procedures, and data-update workflows.
Working knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Python, or comparable tools for data processing, analysis, visualization, and workflow automation.
Ability to respond to ad hoc data, mapping, dashboard, and analysis requests within short turnaround times.
Experience preparing clear maps, exhibits, dashboards, and reports for executive briefings, project teams, and community meetings.
Knowledge of accessibility requirements, including ADA and WCAG considerations for public-facing digital content.
Ability to handle sensitive property information, resident data, and confidential records in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical GIS information and data analysis into clear, actionable information for non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
Ability to coordinate effectively with project managers, technical staff, program administrators, and other stakeholders to identify data needs and deliver accurate reporting products.
Responsibilities
Manage GIS-related project activities, deliverables, schedules, priorities, and stakeholder requirements in support of public infrastructure and capital improvement programs.
Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards to track project progress, program activities, milestones, and key performance indicators for management and public audiences.
Develop dashboards and reporting solutions using ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, Power BI, or comparable data-visualization platforms.
Integrate data from multiple sources, including project management, permitting, scheduling, cost tracking, and other program systems, into unified reporting views.
Analyze spatial and non-spatial data to support project tracking, geographic analysis, program monitoring, and management decision-making.
Design, maintain, and update spatial databases, data models, data standards, quality assurance and quality control procedures, and recurring data-update workflows.
Use ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and other applicable GIS tools to manage spatial datasets, perform geographic analysis, and develop mapping products.
Develop and maintain maps, geographic exhibits, visualizations, and reports for executive briefings, project-team meetings, stakeholder presentations, and community meetings.
Respond to ad hoc mapping, data-extraction, spatial-analysis, dashboard, and reporting requests within established deadlines.
Collaborate with project managers, program staff, technical teams, and other stakeholders to define data requirements, validate information, and develop useful reporting solutions.
Apply quality assurance and quality control procedures to verify data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability across integrated reporting systems.
Support data processing and workflow automation using SQL, Python, Power BI, or comparable tools and technologies.
Establish and maintain data documentation, metadata, update procedures, and reporting standards to support reliable and consistent program information.
Ensure public-facing dashboards, web content, maps, and digital reporting products address applicable accessibility requirements, including ADA and WCAG, as relevant.
Protect sensitive property information, resident data, and other confidential records in accordance with applicable privacy and data-protection requirements.
Translate technical GIS analyses and data findings into clear, understandable information for non-technical audiences.
Identify opportunities to improve dashboard functionality, data integration, reporting efficiency, and digital-information accessibility.
Coordinate with project stakeholders to establish priorities, clarify reporting requirements, and ensure GIS deliverables support project objectives.
Perform other GIS, data-analysis, project-management, mapping, and reporting duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification.
Experience supporting disaster recovery, post-disaster rebuilding, emergency reconstruction, or other recovery programs.
Experience supporting public works, government, public infrastructure, construction, or capital improvement projects.
Experience building GIS dashboards to track capital projects, project milestones, budgets, schedules, permitting activities, and program performance.
Familiarity with integrating GIS platforms with project-management, financial, scheduling, permitting, and other enterprise systems.
Experience developing automated GIS workflows, spatial-data processing routines, and repeatable reporting procedures using SQL, Python, or comparable tools.
Experience maintaining public-facing GIS dashboards and web applications with accessibility, data-quality, and privacy considerations.
Experience preparing maps, exhibits, spatial analyses, and data visualizations for executive leadership, public agencies, and community stakeholders.
KDG Construction Consulting is seeking an experienced and analytical GIS Project Manager to support geographic information systems (GIS), spatial data management, dashboard development, and data visualization for public infrastructure, capital improvement, and construction projects. This individual will be responsible for designing and maintaining interactive dashboards, integrating data from multiple systems, managing spatial databases, performing geographic analysis, and preparing maps, exhibits, and reports to support project management and executive decision-making.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of project management experience, advanced GIS expertise, and strong data analysis and visualization skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise, and dashboard development tools, along with experience integrating project management, permitting, schedule, and cost data into unified reporting solutions. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond to time-sensitive data requests are essential.
Key Responsibilities: • Manage GIS-related project activities, deliverables, schedules, priorities, and stakeholder requirements in support of public infrastructure and capital improvement programs. • Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards to track project progress, program activities, milestones, and key performance indicators for management and public audiences. • Develop dashboards and reporting solutions using ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, Power BI, or comparable data visualization platforms. • Integrate data from multiple sources, including project management, permitting, scheduling, cost tracking, and other program systems, into unified reporting views. • Analyze spatial and non-spatial data to support project tracking, geographic analysis, program monitoring, and management decision-making. • Design, maintain, and update spatial databases, data models, data standards, quality assurance and quality control procedures, and recurring data update workflows. • Utilize ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and other applicable GIS tools to manage spatial datasets, perform geographic analysis, and develop mapping products. • Develop and maintain maps, geographic exhibits, visualizations, and reports for executive briefings, project team meetings, stakeholder presentations, and community meetings. • Respond to ad hoc mapping, data extraction, spatial analysis, dashboard, and reporting requests within established deadlines. • Collaborate with project managers, program staff, technical teams, and other stakeholders to define data requirements, validate information, and develop useful reporting solutions. • Apply quality assurance and quality control procedures to verify data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability across integrated reporting systems. • Support data processing and workflow automation using SQL, Python, Power BI, or comparable tools and technologies. • Establish and maintain data documentation, metadata, update procedures, and reporting standards to support reliable and consistent program information. • Ensure public-facing dashboards, web content, maps, and digital reporting products address applicable accessibility requirements, including ADA and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), as relevant. • Protect sensitive property information, resident data, and other confidential records in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection requirements. • Translate technical GIS analyses and data findings into clear, understandable information for non-technical audiences. • Identify opportunities to improve dashboard functionality, data integration, reporting efficiency, and the accessibility of digital information. • Coordinate with project stakeholders to establish priorities, clarify reporting requirements, and ensure GIS deliverables support project objectives. • Perform other GIS, data analysis, project management, mapping, and reporting duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science, Geography, Data Science, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field. • Minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience for candidates at the Project Manager II level, or fifteen (15) years for candidates at the Project Manager III level. • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in GIS analysis, spatial data management, and dashboard or data visualization development, preferably in a public works or public agency setting. • Demonstrated experience managing projects, coordinating deliverables, and working with technical teams and stakeholders. • Advanced proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise, or comparable industry-standard GIS software and resources. • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining interactive dashboards using ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, Power BI, or similar platforms. • Experience integrating data from multiple sources, including project management, permitting, scheduling, and cost systems, into unified reporting solutions. • Experience designing and maintaining spatial databases, including data standards, quality assurance and quality control procedures, and data update workflows. • Working knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Python, or comparable tools for data processing, analysis, visualization, and workflow automation. • Ability to respond to ad hoc data, mapping, dashboard, and analysis requests within short turnaround times. • Experience preparing clear maps, exhibits, dashboards, and reports for executive briefings, project teams, and community meetings. • Knowledge of accessibility requirements, including ADA and WCAG considerations for public-facing digital content. • Ability to handle sensitive property information, resident data, and confidential records in accordance with applicable privacy requirements. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical GIS information and data analysis into clear, actionable information for non-technical audiences. • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines. • Ability to coordinate effectively with project managers, technical staff, program administrators, and other stakeholders to identify data needs and deliver accurate reporting products.
Preferred Qualifications: • Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification. • Experience supporting disaster recovery, post-disaster rebuilding, emergency reconstruction, or other recovery programs. • Experience supporting public works, government, public infrastructure, construction, or capital improvement projects. • Experience building GIS dashboards to track capital projects, project milestones, budgets, schedules, permitting activities, and program performance. • Familiarity with integrating GIS platforms with project management, financial, scheduling, permitting, and other enterprise systems. • Experience developing automated GIS workflows, spatial data processing routines, and repeatable reporting procedures using SQL, Python, or comparable tools. • Experience maintaining public-facing GIS dashboards and web applications with accessibility, data quality, and privacy considerations. • Experience preparing maps, exhibits, spatial analyses, and data visualizations for executive leadership, public agencies, and community stakeholders.
Anticipated Salary Range: $192,000.00 – $220,000.00 per year
About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients across a broad range of industries and is committed to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and measurable results. KDG's collaborative approach and commitment to excellence help clients successfully achieve their strategic objectives.
Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.