GIS Project Manager
Company: Psomas
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Our Program Management Team in
Los Angeles has an opportunity for a GIS Project Manager with
strong local government experience. Explore this opportunity with
Psomas and apply today! About being our GIS Project Manager As our
GIS - Project Manager , you will lead the development and
implementation of a GIS Unification Platform focused on Affordable
Housing projects across the City of Los Angeles. This high-impact
initiative will consolidate stand-alone web mapping applications
from multiple City departments into one centralized, data-driven
platform to improve tracking, reporting, and decision-making. Our
GIS - Project Manager will oversee all phases of the project,
including kickoff, stakeholder coordination, requirements
gathering, application development, testing, training, and
post-go-live support. This role requires strong GIS technical
knowledge, cross-department coordination experience, and the
ability to manage complex municipal initiatives from concept
through deployment. Responsibility Highlights for our GIS Project
Manager Lead project management and technical oversight for GIS
Unification Platform initiative Oversee integration of stand-alone
web mapping applications into a centralized GIS platform Manage
scope, budget, schedule, and cross-department coordination
Establish communication protocols, meeting cadence, and
documentation standards Facilitate requirements gathering with City
departments and GIS subcommittee Coordinate application
development, prototyping, testing, and deployment Ensure data
validation, reporting standardization, and platform performance
Support development of geo-tagging modules and API integrations
with permitting systems Oversee training, rollout, and post-go-live
enhancements and support Prepare executive-level reports and
presentations for City leadership Build alignment across
stakeholders to transition siloed systems into a unified platform
Minimum Qualifications to be our GIS Project Manager Bachelor's
degree in GIS, Urban Planning, Engineering, Geography, Public
Administration, or related field 7 years of experience in GIS
project management or technology program delivery Experience
working with City or local government agencies Strong understanding
of municipal policies, permitting, and development services
processes Experience leading requirements gathering, system
implementation, and application development projects Technical
familiarity with ArcGIS platforms, web mapping applications, and
system integrations Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder
environments and cross-functional teams Must reside in Southern
California Preferred Qualifications for our GIS Project Manager
Experience working with City of Los Angeles departments Background
in planning, engineering, or public infrastructure programs
Experience integrating GIS platforms across multiple City systems
Familiarity with API integrations and asset or permitting data
systems Experience managing centralized dashboards, reporting
tools, or affordable housing metrics platforms Highlighted Benefits
for our GIS Project Manager Enjoy remote work with flexibility to
attend in-person meetings as needed, an inclusive benefit package
providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and
qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company
match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by
Psomas! Competitive hourly compensation: $60 - $80/hour, depending
on experience Compensation may be adjusted for well-qualified
candidates 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO Career pathing,
training professional development Employee Parking paid by Company
(when working onsite) Strong History Bright Future As a 100%
employee-owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S.
for 80 years, Psomas is proud to be an award-winning consulting
firm with over 800 employees. Our talented team have an array of
skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering,
transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and
urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for
excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds,
and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive,
employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work
environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for
professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team
members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a
positive difference in our local communities. We're a fun,
rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job
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Keywords: Psomas, Fountain Valley , GIS Project Manager, Executive , Santa Ana, California
