Survey Project Manager, Marine Services
Marine Services Jobs with David Evans and Associates:
At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Marine team leads in hydrographic and marine geophysical surveying. With advanced technologies like high-resolution multibeam bathymetry, vessel-based LiDAR, and underwater imaging, we deliver precise, comprehensive data. Our commitment to accuracy, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery consistently exceeds client expectations. From precision charting to habitat mapping, we offer a wide range of innovative solutions tailored to fulfill our clients' specific needs. Our work goes beyond current industry demands to pave the way for a more sustainable and progressive future, contributing to the advancement of marine sciences and enhancing the quality of marine life.
The Marine Services Business Unit is seeking a Survey Project Manager, Marine Services in Vancouver, WA to serve as a
client lead and technical authority
for hydrographic and marine geospatial projects.
This role is primarily responsible for
leading projects from pursuit through delivery, including client engagement, scope development, team coordination, and financial performance. As a licensed Professional Land Surveyor, this individual will also provide
oversight, review, and stamping of survey deliverables, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
This is a
high-visibility role
with significant impact on client relationships, project success, and the continued growth of DEA's Marine Services practice.
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management & Delivery
Lead marine survey projects fromproposal through execution and closeout
Develop scopes, schedules, andbudgets;monitor project performance and profitability
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including hydrographers, geophysicists, and GIS professionals
Identifyand manage project risks, ensuring successful delivery
Client Management & Business Development
Serve as aprimary point of contact for clients, building andmaintainingstrong relationships
Lead and contribute toproposals, interviews, and pursuit strategies
Identifynew opportunities and support the growth of the Marine Services practice
Collaborate with internal teams to expand services across existing clients
Technical Oversight & Survey Authority
Serve as Project Surveyor of record, includingreview, stamping, and signingof deliverables
Provide high-level oversight of survey methodologies, geodetic control, and data quality
Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards (e.g., USACE, NOAA)
Team Leadership
Provide direction and mentorship to field and office staff
Coordinate resources and support staff development across projects
Review work products andmaintainquality standards
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Washington and/or Oregon (or ability to obtain)
10+ yearsof progressive experience, including project management and client-facing responsibilities
Demonstrated experiencemanaging budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
Experience contributing to or leading proposals and client development efforts
Strongcommunication skills, and ability to build client trust.
Proficiencywith AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, Trimble Business Center, and related tools
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with hydrographic and/or marine geophysical surveying
Knowledge of geodesy, vertical datums, and datum transformations
