Senior Geophysical Program Lead — Remote

NV5; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development

Job summary

NV5, a global technology solutions and consulting firm, seeks a Senior Geophysical Project Manager to lead multiple concurrent geophysical projects from initiation to closeout, balancing project management with hands-on production. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and client communications while coordinating distributed teams across geophysical, engineering, and field operations.

The role demands strong leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geophysics or related field.
• 5+ years of professional geophysics experience.
• 3+ years of technical project management experience.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple geophysical projects from initiation to closeout.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and client communications.
• Coordinate field crews and ensure data quality and deliverables.
• Support business development and cross-group collaboration.

Skills

Client communication

Initiative & independence

Problem solving

Writing and presentation

Project management

Geophysical background

Geotechnical/geophysical sensors

GIS/geophysical software

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics

Tools

Oasis Montaj

Global Mapper

Job description

NV5, a global technology solutions and consulting firm, seeks a Senior Geophysical Project Manager to lead multiple concurrent geophysical projects from initiation to closeout, balancing project management with hands-on production. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and client communications while coordinating distributed teams across geophysical, engineering, and field operations.

The role demands strong leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and