Senior Project Manager (GIS)
Quick Summary
Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards that track rebuild projects and program items for management and public audiences. Integrate data from project management, permitting, schedule,
About the Role
~1 min readWe’re seeking a Senior GIS Project Manager to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (bus and rail), aviation (international airports), and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. Your main focus will be building and maintaining the GIS dashboards, spatial data, and maps that track a public infrastructure rebuild program, giving program leadership, project teams, and the public a clear, current view of where every project stands.
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- →Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- →Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
- →Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- →Handles sensitive property and resident data with discretion, in line with applicable privacy requirements.
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor’s degree in geographic information science, geography, data science, civil engineering, urban planning, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of project management experience, including 5+ years of GIS analysis, spatial data management, and dashboard or data visualization development.
- Proven ability to build interactive dashboards (e.g., ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, Power BI) for management and public audiences.
- Experience integrating data from multiple sources, such as project management, permitting, schedule, and cost systems, into a single reporting view.
- Experience designing and maintaining spatial databases, including data standards, QA/QC, and update procedures.
- Track record producing maps, exhibits, and reports for executive briefings and community meetings.
- Working knowledge of ADA/WCAG accessibility requirements for public-facing web content.
- Advanced proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and/or ArcGIS Enterprise, or other industry standard GIS software.
- Working knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar tools for data processing and automation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Master’s degree in geographic information science, geography, data science, civil engineering, or urban planning.
- GIS Professional (GISP) certification.
- 15+ years of project management experience.
- Experience supporting disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild programs.
- GIS or data experience in a public works or public agency setting.
- Experience with large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects that include highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and/or airport projects.
What We Offer
~3 min readExpected Salary: $130k-$190k/year ($62-$91/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $130,000–$190,000 a year
- 16% above the $137,500 median for Project Manager jobs on Jobera (2,921 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
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- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 26, 2026
- First seen
- October 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 72%
- Scored at
- October 26, 2026
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