Uas Program Manager Jobs in Lenexa, KS (NOW HIRING)

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Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview:

As we grow, we are seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to join our Aviation team with experience related to: Land Survey practices, total station, high order vertical leveling, GPS (Kinematic) surveying, UAS, Mobile Mapping Systems (MMS), The Airports GIS program, Obstruction Surveys, Airport and Aeronautical Data. The Survey Project Manager is forward-looking, collaborative, and will expand Woolpert’s footprint as an industry leader within the Aviation Survey/Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing/Airports GIS Practice Team. Success will be measured by your ability to develop, lead, and manage profitable growth through meaningful client relationships. This position should be considered a position within the US.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate closely with the Aviation Geospatial Practice Lead and our Aviation Regional Engineering dedicated aviation staff to deliver project objectives.
• Assist in business growth of Geospatial services at airports by supporting a pipeline of new and existing business/contract opportunities. Develop proposals and pricing for services.
• Drive and maintain partnerships with other consultants in the aviation industry to perform projects.
• Coordinate across teams to identify staff and technical schedules.
• Work with staff to ensure successful project delivery, consistent quality, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and team/office satisfaction.
• Provide quality reviews of project documentation including work plans through final deliverables.
• Advise clients regarding innovative solutions using Geospatial technologies and content to help them make better decisions.
• Understand our clients and know their business. Understand how Geospatial services can help our clients be more successful.

What You Will Bring:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a minimum of 10+ years’ of related work experience. Ideally would have a PLS or LSIT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment.
• Must be willing to travel to clients, projects, conferences and other Woolpert offices.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Quickly adapt and respond to industry changes as well as internal initiatives
• Experience in Trimble Business Center and related products
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil3D software
• Experience completing field surveys in support of infrastructure projects including design and construction services
• Knowledge of and experience with National CAD and GIS Standards
• Experience completing survey services on airfield infrastructure projects is preferred

Benefits You Will Love:

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com. 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert\'s Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert\'s applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.