Maritime Geophysical Project Manager

🕒 May 27

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $101.2k - $126.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👷‍♀️ Project Manager

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Woolpert

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1911

🏛️ Government

💰 $2.9M Venture Round on 2022-11

Architecture, Engineering & Construction • Government • Mining & Energy

Woolpert is a leading global geospatial and engineering services provider specializing in delivering cutting-edge mapping, analysis, and modeling solutions. With expertise in urban planning, environmental analysis, asset maintenance, and smart city initiatives, Woolpert utilizes advanced technologies such as Aerial LiDAR and 3D modeling to support sectors like government, mining, and energy. They significantly contribute to data-driven decision-making and enhance operational efficiency in various projects worldwide.

📋 Description

• 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. • Develop 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). • Select appropriate vessels, sensors, and acquisition methodologies based on site conditions, water depths, and project constraints. • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and regulatory stakeholders. • Lead project kickoff meetings, progress updates, and technical review sessions to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables. • Oversee mobilization, offshore operations, and demobilization activities to ensure efficient and safe execution of survey programs. • Coordinate field teams, vessel crews, and subcontractors to maintain productivity and adherence to survey specifications. • Monitor real-time acquisition progress and adjust survey plans as required to optimize data coverage and quality. • Implement rigorous QA/QC procedures for data acquisition and processing, including calibrations (e.g., patch tests), sensor verification, and positioning integrity checks. • Work directly with internal discipline and team leaders and external subcontractors for project planning and execution.

🎯 Requirements

• 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, latency checks, data validation, and uncertainty analysis. • Proven ability to manage offshore operations, including vessel coordination and crew oversight. • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in a team. • Previous experience in managing multiple clients and projects simultaneously.

🏖️ Benefits

• 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!