GIS Project Manager

At Magnolia River, we provide infrastructure services that keep communities running — and our people are at the heart of it all. With more than 900 employees nationwide, we’re growing quickly and looking for a GIS Project Manager to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build and apply project leadership experience across multiple utility sectors while making a real impact.

This position is remote, with occasional on-site visits for client meetings, team collaboration, or project reviews as needed. Magnolia River offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for internal career growth and professional development.

The GIS Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the non-technical aspects of assigned projects across the natural gas, water, and wastewater utility sectors. This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Working collaboratively with the GIS Production Manager, project leads, clients, and internal teams, the GIS Project Manager provides strategic leadership in project planning, cost and schedule management, communication, and client relationship development. A background in GIS is strongly preferred, along with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and foster a positive, solutions-focused team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GIS Production Manager, Project Leads, and project teams to anticipate project demands and address issues proactively.

• Model strong leadership and a servant-leadership mindset to promote accountability, collaboration, and high-quality performance.

• Manage core project management functions:

  • Scope Management: Develop and maintain project scope and WBS.

  • Cost Management: Review timecards, oversee invoicing, and monitor project profitability.

  • Schedule Management: Develop project schedules, coordinate work assignments, and track progress.

  • Reporting: Monitor and report progress, cost, and schedule performance.

  • Change Management: Prepare and process change orders.

  • Relationship Management: Maintain productive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

  • Closeout: Conduct lessons learned and finalize project financial closeouts.

• Build and maintain strong professional rapport with clients and project teams to ensure satisfaction and secure future work.

• Support workforce planning, including hiring, mentoring, coaching, and performance management.

• Participate in departmental initiatives such as process improvements, budgeting, and policy development.

• Mentor junior project managers through guidance, knowledge sharing, and role modeling.

• Maintain awareness of billable targets and communicate availability or need for support.

• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and policies.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Smartsheet, and project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Project Insight).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging clients, management, and project teams.

• Ability to lead, organize, prioritize, and delegate assignments effectively.

• Strong analytical skills for reviewing data, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance.

• Ability to travel and work extended hours as required for projects.

• Capacity to meet project deadlines and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Education & Experience

• 5 years of project management or equivalent experience.

• Experience in the natural gas or utility industry required.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• Training in project management methodologies, leadership, and project management software.

• Experience in preparing professional reports and managing client interactions.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Physical Demands Duties are performed in an office environment.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.

• Occasionally moves about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers and clients, exchanging accurate information.

• Must be able to identify and distinguish colors, distances, and spatial relationships.

• Travel up to 20% of the time.

Disclaimer

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not proscribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned.

• This job description is subject to change at any time.