Remote GIS Project Manager Jobs
Remote GIS Project Manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed engineering teams, and organizations in environmental consulting, government contracting, urban planning, and utilities. Employers hiring remotely right now include Innovate!, Hitachi Global Air Power Us, and ICF. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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RIVUS Consulting LLC is a multidisciplinary small business providing engineering, environmental, management, and technology consulting services to federal, state, and municipal clients. Founded in 2014, RIVUS specializes in water resources, digital transformation, and program/construction management, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure resilience, data-driven planning, and sustainable design.
- Manage and analyze data related to transportation, drainage, and water/wastewater infrastructure assets.
- Develop, edit, and maintain GIS datasets with strong attention to data integrity, accuracy, and QA/QC.
- Perform spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and data ETL (extraction, transformation, loading).
- Integrate GIS data with asset management systems (e.g., Cityworks) and other relational databases.
- Transform and integrate new and existing datasets to evaluate asset performance and support program-level decisions.
- Develop and maintain ArcGIS Server web applications, dashboards, and reporting tools.
- Create and enhance custom GIS web applications and scripts using Python, JavaScript, and ESRI Developer tools.
- Design and configure Survey123, Collector, and Field Maps applications to support field operations.
- Integrate hydraulic and hydrologic modeling results into GIS workflows.
- Streamline GIS data management, workflow automation, and security protocols.
- Provide GIS and asset management training, documentation, and technical assistance to staff and clients.
- Develop online training materials and user manuals for GIS applications.
- Participate in weekly or monthly progress meetings with internal and client teams.
- Collaborate across disciplines—engineering, planning, and IT—to advance project and program objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or related discipline (engineering degree preferred but not required).
- 10+ years of professional GIS experience, including applied work in infrastructure or environmental systems.
- Proven experience with ESRI ArcGIS technologies: ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS API, ArcGIS JavaScript API, Web AppBuilder, ArcSDE, and ArcGIS Mobile.
- Proficiency with Python scripting, ModelBuilder, and ESRI Survey123/Collector application development.
- Experience with SQL Server and Google Maps integration in web applications.
- Familiarity with data security protocols and web service integration.
- Strong technical writing skills for developing project documentation and metadata.
- Prior experience with transportation and utility asset management systems (e.g., Cityworks, Cartegraph, or Trimble/AMS).
- Experience supporting ArcGIS Enterprise environments and ArcGIS Online/Portal configuration.
- Background integrating GIS with hydraulic models or CAD datasets (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD). Demonstrated ability to optimize workflows and enhance team productivity through automation or tool development.
Flexible work from home options available.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
RIVUS Consulting LLC is a multidisciplinary small business providing engineering, environmental, management, and technology consulting services to federal, state, and municipal clients. Founded in 2014, RIVUS specializes in water resources, digital transformation, and program/construction management, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure resilience, data-driven planning, and sustainable design.
- Manage and analyze data related to transportation, drainage, and water/wastewater infrastructure assets.
- Develop, edit, and maintain GIS datasets with strong attention to data integrity, accuracy, and QA/QC.
- Perform spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and data ETL (extraction, transformation, loading).
- Integrate GIS data with asset management systems (e.g., Cityworks) and other relational databases.
- Transform and integrate new and existing datasets to evaluate asset performance and support program-level decisions.
- Develop and maintain ArcGIS Server web applications, dashboards, and reporting tools.
- Create and enhance custom GIS web applications and scripts using Python, JavaScript, and ESRI Developer tools.
- Design and configure Survey123, Collector, and Field Maps applications to support field operations.
- Integrate hydraulic and hydrologic modeling results into GIS workflows.
- Streamline GIS data management, workflow automation, and security protocols.
- Provide GIS and asset management training, documentation, and technical assistance to staff and clients.
- Develop online training materials and user manuals for GIS applications.
- Participate in weekly or monthly progress meetings with internal and client teams.
- Collaborate across disciplines—engineering, planning, and IT—to advance project and program objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or related discipline (engineering degree preferred but not required).
- 10+ years of professional GIS experience, including applied work in infrastructure or environmental systems.
- Proven experience with ESRI ArcGIS technologies: ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS API, ArcGIS JavaScript API, Web AppBuilder, ArcSDE, and ArcGIS Mobile.
- Proficiency with Python scripting, ModelBuilder, and ESRI Survey123/Collector application development.
- Experience with SQL Server and Google Maps integration in web applications.
- Familiarity with data security protocols and web service integration.
- Strong technical writing skills for developing project documentation and metadata.
- Prior experience with transportation and utility asset management systems (e.g., Cityworks, Cartegraph, or Trimble/AMS).
- Experience supporting ArcGIS Enterprise environments and ArcGIS Online/Portal configuration.
- Background integrating GIS with hydraulic models or CAD datasets (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD). Demonstrated ability to optimize workflows and enhance team productivity through automation or tool development.
Flexible work from home options available.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote GIS project manager jobs.
- Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS platform including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, urban planning, or a related field
- Three or more years managing geospatial projects from initiation through delivery
- Experience with SQL, Python, or other scripting languages for spatial data processing
- GISP certification or willingness to obtain it within a defined timeframe
- Familiarity with federal or state geospatial data standards and metadata requirements
Tips for Your Remote GIS Project Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote gis project manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show async project management in your resume
Remote gis project manager employers look for evidence of distributed coordination, not just GIS technical skills. Describe how you managed timelines, communicated milestones, and kept geospatial deliverables on track without in-person oversight.
Document your GIS tool stack clearly
Remote hiring managers scan for Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, FME, and cloud platforms like ArcGIS Online or Google Earth Engine. Name the tools you've used in real projects and pair each with a deliverable so reviewers know the depth of your experience.
Prepare for async technical interviews
Many remote gis project manager interviews include a take-home scenario or written technical assessment covering project scoping, data workflow design, or stakeholder communication. Practice writing concise, structured responses that explain your spatial reasoning and decision-making process without a live back-and-forth.
Remote GIS Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote gis project manager job?
Target companies with established distributed teams, particularly in environmental consulting, infrastructure, defense contracting, and municipal technology, since these sectors hire gis project managers remotely most consistently. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with collaboration tools like Slack, Jira, and shared GIS platforms. Demonstrating that you've led geospatial projects across distributed stakeholders, documented workflows clearly, and delivered on deadline without in-person oversight gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote gis project managers?
Employers currently hiring remote gis project managers include Innovate!, Hitachi Global Air Power Us, and ICF, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These range from remote-first technology and environmental consulting firms to distributed government contractors and utilities that rely on geospatial data teams spread across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote gis project manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level gis project manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage workflows and communicate progress without day-to-day supervision. Smaller environmental nonprofits, early-stage geospatial software companies, and municipal technology vendors are more open to candidates early in their careers. A portfolio of GIS projects, familiarity with Esri or open-source tools like QGIS, and evidence of coordinating even small remote collaborations can substitute for direct project management experience.
Do you need a degree for remote gis project manager jobs?
Not always, though a bachelor's in geography, geomatics, urban planning, or a related field appears on most remote postings. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated GIS skills, project delivery history, and certifications like the GISP or PMP alongside formal education. Candidates who can show a portfolio of completed geospatial projects and experience managing timelines and stakeholders often move forward even without a traditional four-year degree.
Which industries hire the most remote gis project managers?
Remote gis project manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed geospatial teams to manage data pipelines, coordinate mapping projects, and deliver analysis across offices, field crews, and client stakeholders in different locations.
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