Senior Project Manager - Survey / Mapping

Project Manager - GIS / Mapping

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Manager - GIS / Mapping to join our Santa Ana, CA office.

This role will lead the delivery of complex survey and mapping projects, provide operational oversight of technical teams, and support the continued growth of our Survey and Geospatial Practice.

What You'll Do:

The Senior Project Manager - Mapping is responsible for leading the delivery of complex survey and mapping projects while providing operational oversight of mapping staff and technical workflows.

This role ensures successful execution of projects in alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards established by Michael Baker.

This position also plays a key role in client management, business development, and staff leadership, supporting the continued growth of Survey and Geospatial Practice.

Project Delivery & Management


* Lead and manage survey and mapping projects across public and private sector clients


* Ensure successful delivery of projects in accordance with defined scope, schedule, and budget


* Develop and maintain project work plans, schedules, and resource forecasts consistent with internal PM processes


* Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks, and implement corrective actions


* Oversee coordination between field, mapping, and engineering teams to ensure integrated project delivery

Technical Leadership


* Perform and oversee:


* Boundary analysis, research, and computations


* Preparation of final maps, parcel maps, records of survey, and ALTA/NSPS surveys


* Legal descriptions, exhibits, and plats.


* Provide technical oversight and QA/QC of mapping deliverables to ensure compliance with standards and client requirements


* Ensure adherence to internal QA/QC practices and standardized workflows for consistent, high-quality deliverables

Operations & Team Leadership


* Provide day-to-day directions to mapping staff, including balancing workload, staffing, and mentoring


* Coordinate with Field and Mapping Team Leaders to ensure alignment with policies, procedures, and production goals


* Support development and implementation of best practices, tools, and standardized processes


* Mentor staff in technical skills, project delivery, and career development

Client Management & Business Development


* Serve as primary client contact for assigned projects


* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients


* Identify and pursue new work opportunities, including internal collaboration across service lines


* Participate in proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimation

Quality & Financial Performance


* Maintain accountability for project financial performance, including:


* Budget tracking and forecasting


* Labor and expense management


* Schedule adherence


* Conduct project audits and qual...