Survey Project Manager, Marine Services - Temecula, CA
David Evans and Associates, Inc. · Temecula, CA · 2 days ago
Information Technology$65–$101/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Project Management & Delivery
- Lead marine survey projects from proposal through execution and closeout
- Develop scopes, schedules, and budgets; monitor project performance and profitability
- Cookordination multidisciplinary teams, including hydrographers, geophysicists, and GIS professionals
- Identify and manage project risks, ensuring successful delivery
- Client Management & Business Development
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships
- Lead and contribute to proposals, interviews, and pursuit strategies
- Identify new 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, including review, stamping, and signing of 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
- Cookordinate resources and support staff development across projects
- Review work products and maintain quality standards
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Washington and/or Oregon (or ability to obtain)
- 10+ years of progressive experience, including project management and client-facing responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience contributing to or leading proposals and client development efforts
- Strong communication skills, and ability to build client trust
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, Trimble Business Center, and related tools
- Experience with hydrographic and/or marine geophysical surveying
- Knowledge of geodesy, vertical datums, and datum transformations
- Familiarity with USACE hydrographic survey standards
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
- Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
- Work-life balance: Vacation, Sick time, and Holiday Pay
- Retail: 401k plan
- Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
- Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
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Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Washington and/or Oregon (or ability to obtain)
10+ years of progressive experience, including project management and client-facing responsibilities
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
Experience contributing to or leading proposals and client development efforts
Strong communication skills, and ability to build client trust
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, Trimble Business Center, and related tools
Experience with hydrographic and/or marine geophysical surveying
Knowledge of geodesy, vertical datums, and datum transformations
Familiarity with USACE hydrographic survey standards
Benefits
Potential Salary Range
$65.00/hour - $101.00/hour