Maritime Geophysical Project Manager

Woolpert

Maritime Geophysical Project Manager responsible for managing marine survey projects. Leading execution teams and ensuring project deliverables align with client and regulatory requirements.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $101,200 - $126,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages marine geophysical survey projects.
Leads project execution teams in the development of scope, technical approach, and execution strategy for marine geophysical surveys, including multibeam, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, and magnetometer investigations.
Develops detailed work plans, survey specifications, and line plans aligned with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards (e.g., IHO S-44, USACE, project-specific criteria).
Selects appropriate vessels, sensors, and acquisition methodologies based on site conditions, water depths, and project constraints.
Serves as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
Leads project kickoff meetings, progress updates, and technical review sessions to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables.
Oversees mobilization, offshore operations, and demobilization activities to ensure efficient and safe execution of survey programs.
Coordinates field teams, vessel crews, and subcontractors to maintain productivity and adherence to survey specifications.
Monitors real-time acquisition progress and adjusts survey plans as required to optimize data coverage and quality.
Implements rigorous QA/QC procedures for data acquisition and processing, including calibrations (e.g., patch tests), sensor verification, and positioning integrity checks.
Works directly with internal discipline and team leaders and external subcontractors for project planning and execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in related field and a minimum of five (5) years of related Project Management experience or ten (10) years of related experience.
Ten (10) or more years of professional geospatial experience with marine geophysical surveys
Demonstrated experience managing multi-sensor offshore survey programs, including:
Multibeam Echosounder (MBES)
Side Scan Sonar (SSS)
Sub-bottom Profiler (CHIRP/boomer/sparker/UHRS)
Marine magnetometer systems
Proven track record delivering projects for:
Ports and navigation authorities
Offshore energy/utilities (wind, oil & gas, subsea cables)
Federal/state agencies (USACE, NOAA, etc.)
Experience with acquisition and processing software such as:
QPS (Qinsy/Qimera/Fledermaus)
Hypack/Hysweep
SonarWiz, Chesapeake, Kingdom, or equivalent interpretation platforms
Familiarity with QA/QC processes including:
Patch tests, calibrations, and latency checks
Data validation and uncertainty analysis
File structuring and metadata standards
Proven ability to:
Develop and execute survey work plans, schedules, and mobilization strategies
Manage offshore operations, including vessel coordination and crew oversight
Control budgets, track progress, and implement corrective actions
Experience with leading technical staff to develop fee estimates for vessel-based sonar bathymetry and geophysical projects.
Experience with contributing to and reviewing proposals (processes, bids, workflow).
Expert in Microsoft Office suite.
Solid background in managing large projects and budgets, including writing technical proposals.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in a team.
Proven ability to take the initiative in finding solutions to complex challenges.
Ability to develop and manage cross functional relationships.
Previous experience in managing multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
Willingness to travel up to 25% domestic and internationally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

marine geophysical surveysmultibeam echosounderside scan sonarsub-bottom profilermarine magnetometer systemsdata acquisitiondata processingQA/QC proceduressurvey work plansbudget management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsinitiativeproblem-solvingteamworkindependent workcross-functional relationship managementproject managementcommunicationleadershipclient management