GIS Geospatial Projects Manager

Job Title: GIS Geospatial Projects Manager

Location: Lansing, MI – (Hybrid, 2 days a week on week)

Status: Contract – 1year, possible extension

Application Deadline: Monday, December 8, 2025

Apply Here: https://smithjohnson.com/open-jobs/15844-gis-geospatial-projects-manager-3493573/

This is a contract opportunity with a great organization. As a contractor for Smith Johnson, you are eligible for medical, dental, life, disability. Smith Johnson pays for 70% of your medical and dental and 100% of life and disability. The contract is also eligible for PTO/holiday accrued monthly. You are also eligible for a 3% retirement matching plan. Smith Johnson believes in taking care of our contractors.

SUMMARY

This position will perform a range of geographic information system (GIS) assignments including, but not limited to, coordinating the implementation of Esri GIS server software and desktop applications as well as day to day operational tasks for the enterprise geospatial services. This individual will act as a liaison between the DTMB Geospatial Services team and state agencies, vendors and other subject matter experts. This position will be responsible for coordinating GIS projects involving multiple agencies, projects involving enterprise solutions, and projects involving the continual upgrades and maintenance of these large GIS systems. This position will act as a team lead and provide guidance in coordination of Esri GIS software deployments, upgrades, and data integrations, including establishing project timelines and identifying resource needs. This position will be responsible for gathering requirements and priorities from state agency GIS stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years of professional experience is required in Geographical Information System (GIS) with experience using Esri GIS software
• 3 years of professional experience managing geospatial projects and implementations is required.
• Bachelor's degree required