Data Management, Project Manager

Project Manager, LiDAR Data Deliverables
Full time, Permanent
Airborne Imaging is looking for an experienced Project Manager and LiDAR Data Deliverable Specialist to join our growing geospatial team. This is a senior role at the intersection of technical production and client engagement, a great fit for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional LiDAR data products on time and to specification.

You'll own the full lifecycle of LiDAR deliverable production: coordinating internally across acquisition, processing, and QA teams, and serving as a confident, knowledgeable point of contact for clients from project kick-off through final delivery.

With decades of experience and proven technology and methodology, the team manages projects of any size, anywhere in the world.

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Prepare LiDAR deliverables from classified point cloud using internal tools as well as other geospatial/GIS packages
Serve as the primary client-facing representative for deliverable scoping, progress updates, issue resolution, and sign-off
Review and QA LiDAR data products against client specifications, industry standards, and contract requirements
Coordinate with processing teams to ensure deliverables meet format, datum, projection, and classification requirements
Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and communicate proactively when timelines are at risk
Author and review technical documentation, delivery reports, and metadata
Support continuous improvement of production workflows and deliverable standards

10–15 years of hands-on experience in LiDAR deliverable production, with demonstrated progression into a lead or management role

• Proficiency with TerraScan software in a production context
• Strong working knowledge of horizontal and vertical datums, coordinate reference systems, and map projections (NAD83, NAD83(CSRS), UTM, State Plane, etc.)
• A proven track record producing and managing high-volume, deadline-driven production workflows with multiple simultaneous projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail for both specialist and non-specialist audiences
• A professional, polished, and confident presence in client-facing settings, comfortable leading calls, presenting findings, and managing client expectations

Experience with airborne LiDAR acquisition operations (flight planning, sensor management, or mission review)
Proficiency with GIS platforms including ArcGIS, Global Mapper, and QGIS
Prior project management experience

We offer a flexible and rewarding work environment, including:

A collaborative, technically sophisticated team working on high-impact projects across Canada and the U.Flexible work arrangements for the right candidate