Sr. Marine Geoscientist Project Manager

Job Overview

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure LLC, a leading engineering and environmental firm, is seeking a Senior Marine Geoscientist/Project Manager in its Tampa, FL office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for marine geophysical and geotechnical survey projects of varying size and complexity.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution with minimal oversight.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and successful delivery.
• Manage project financials, including cost tracking, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Cook up and coordinate with internal staff, field teams, subcontractors, and vessel providers.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to offshore field teams and Party Chiefs during survey operations.
• Review daily field reports, production logs, and data quality metrics.
• Ensure field operations align with project objectives, technical and quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Participate in offshore operations for data collection shifts, and/or for project kickoff, troubleshooting, and/or critical milestones.
• Lead collection, processing, integration, and interpretation of geophysical datasets (sidescan sonar, sub-bottom profiler, boomer, magnetometer, etc.).
• Oversee integration of geotechnical data (vibracores, grab samples) with geophysical interpretations.
• Establish and enforce QA/QC procedures for data acquisition, processing, and deliverables.
• Lead preparation and review of technical reports, charts, GIS products, and geohazard assessments.
• Ensure deliverables meet client specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Communicate complex technical findings clearly through written reports and presentations.
• Support proposal development, including scope definition, technical approach, and cost estimating.
• Contribute to business development and client engagement efforts.
• Provide technical input for project planning and survey design.

Qualifications/Competencies/Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in geology, geophysics, geological oceanography, or related field of study.
• 7+ years of relevant marine geophysical experience.
• Strong technical/scientific writing skills.
• Experience with quality and efficient operation of geophysical survey systems (including chirp sub-bottom, boomer, sidescan sonar, magnetometer).
• Experience with geotechnical systems (including vibracores and grab samplers, etc.).
• Marine geophysical data interpretation experience using SonarWiz, Hypack, and Discover Acquisition or related software.
• Experience with ArcGis, AutoCAD, and Surfer software is preferred.
• Experience mobilizing vessels for geophysical and geotechnical surveys.

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunities for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment in your personal and professional development

Compensation and Benefits

A good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $105K-125K per year. Compensation depends on several factors including experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 401(k) Guide