Managing Consultant, GIS (Senior Level)

Company: Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Managing Consultant, GIS (Senior Level)ERM is seeking an experienced Managing Consultant, GIS Project Management to join our Minneapolis, MN office. You will join an existing team of GIS professionals to lead our GIS delivery on large programs of work, especially with linear infrastructure projects. You will have exposure and opportunities to support our core services including energy infrastructure feasibility and site selection, environmental permitting, and digital solutions scope of work.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project and program management of GIS teams and scopes of work including coordination, workload and resource management, and QA/QC.
• Support on delivery of GIS products for routing, environmental permitting projects and regulatory compliance activities.
• Provide innovative solutions for client needs to help grow our GIS and data related services.
• Prioritize, organize, and perform numerous work assignments in a fast-paced, client-oriented environment.
• Lead and work effectively with others in a team environment to deliver quality projects successfully.
• Author and edit geoprocessing scripts and tools with Python and model-builder.
• Publish and maintain ArcGIS web-based map services and applications.
• Develop and deploy mobile data collection systems including Trimble and Esri mobile applications.
• Enhance existing GIS capabilities through continuous improvement of methods, tools, and workflows.
• Provide technical assistance, troubleshooting, and resolve issues with GIS systems; recommend technical solutions.REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, geography or related field or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years (6+ years preferred) of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience as a primary point-of-contact on large-scale GIS projects and programs.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience using Esri's ArcGIS Suite, including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst extensions.
  • Experience designing and developing ArcGIS Online web maps and customized web apps utilizing ArcGIS Server.
  • Experience building, deploying, and supporting Esri mobile applications.
  • Experience with data management including organizing and maintaining complex projects containing geospatial and tabular data, custom tools and toolboxes, analysis output, maps, and enterprise SQL geodatabases.
  • Previous experience working effectively in a collaborative, team environment to deliver quality projects on time and within budget.
  • Thorough knowledge of the technical application, concepts, principles, and theories in GIS and GNSS.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, keen orientation to detail, and an eye for professional presentation and aesthetics in project deliverables (maps, charts and graphs, and tables).
  • Self-motivated, quick learning, curious, resourceful, flexible individual with a common-sense approach to conducting business and workload management.Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
    • Master's degree in GIS.
    • Experience with linear referencing.
    • Experience with Python scripting or other computer programming languages.
    • Experience using ArcPro in a production setting, creating ArcPro geoprocessing tools in Python, and utilizing Arcade.
    • SQL database development and management experience.
    • Experience in a consulting setting.
    • Experience gathering field data with Trimble GPS or Esri Mobile solutions.For the Managing Consultant, GIS (Senior Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $88,000 - $109,761 (USD). An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.Who We Are:As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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