GIS Project Manager - Capital Improvement Projects

Job Title: Project Manager II/III Location: Public Works Headquarters Building located at 900 S. Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA Pay Range: PM-II: $160-$175K or PM-III: $175-$190K/year plus benefits Client: County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Project Name: Rebuild Authority Program Project Duration: Full-time term position (staff extension)

Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

Project Details (Size, SOW, Site Background, etc.): Public Works, Rebuild Authority, is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Level II or Level III) with a focus in geographic information systems (GIS) to design and maintain dashboards tracking rebuild projects and program items, and to support mapping and data requests.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Support project management activities, including planning, coordination, tracking, and reporting
• Develop and maintain GIS dashboards, maps, and data visualization tools
• Collect, analyze, and manage project data to support program objectives
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports for management and stakeholders
• Coordinate with project teams, agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely information
• Maintain data accuracy and support improvements to reporting processes
• Assist with GIS mapping, data analysis, and other project-related requests

Required Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certifications, Clearances, etc.):

• Minimum of 10 years (PM II) or 15 years (PM III) of project management experience, including at least 5 years in GIS analysis, spatial data management, and dashboard or data visualization development, preferably within a public works or public agency setting
• Education background in Geographic Information Science, Geography, Data Science, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field
• Advanced proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise, or other industry standard software/resources
• Demonstrated experience building interactive dashboards (e.g., ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, Power BI) for management and public audiences
• Ability to integrate data from multiple sources, such as project management, permitting, schedule, and cost systems, into a single reporting view
• Ability to design and maintain spatial databases, including data standards, QA/QC, and update procedures
• Working knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Python (or similar) for data processing and automation
• Ability to respond to ad hoc data, mapping, and analysis requests on short timelines
• Ability to produce clear maps, exhibits, and reports for executive briefings and community meetings
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements (ADA/WCAG) for public-facing web content
• Ability to handle sensitive property and resident data in accordance with privacy requirements
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including translating technical data for non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• GIS Professional (GISP) certification
• Experience supporting disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild programs