Hydrographic Project Manager

David Evans and Associates, Inc. Marine Services Division is looking for aHydrographic Project Managerin ourVancouver, WAlocation.Our Hydrographic Project Managers actively participate in: business development, client interaction, managing project execution, scope and budget; estimating projects; coordinating, managing and conducting field operations; overseeing and assisting with data processing efforts; managing risk to crew and equipment; QA/QC; keeping abreast with changing technology; strategic planning; and maintaining good relations with clients and staff. The scope would cover a wide range ofhydrographic and marine geophysical services with a primary focus on multibeam bathymetric surveys.Additional duties would include guidance, leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the Marine Services staff.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in business development, client interaction, and managing project execution, scope and budget;
• Coordinating, managing and conducting field operations;
• Overseeing and assisting with data processing efforts;
• Managing risk to crew and equipment;
• QA/QC;
• Keeping abreast with changing technology;

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong project management skills
• Sound business acumen
• Ability to use some or all of the following: Reson multibeam systems, Applanix POS/MV positioning and motion reference system, EdgeTech side scan sonars and similar sonar instrumentation
• Familiar with NOAA and USACE specifications for hydrographic surveys
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing, estimating, conducting and processing hydrographic surveys
• Minimum of five years of experience in successfully managing people and helping them achieve their maximum potential
• Must be self motivated, detail oriented and safety conscious
• Strong working knowledge of Windows-based programs, as well as hydrographic data acquisition software including Hypack, SonarWiz, Applanix POSPac, and CARIS HIPS
• Professional Land Surveyor license in the United States
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of geodesy
• Degree in Geomatics, or related science field
• NSPS-THSOA Hydrographer Certification

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• Potential hourly rate for this position is $50-$70/hr depending on location and experience