Survey Project Manager, Marine Services

RPMGlobal; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 89,544 - 139,137; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Health Savings Account

Professional development support

Work-life balance

401k plan

Holistic Wellbeing Program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

RPMGlobal is looking for a Survey Project Manager for Marine Services in Vancouver, WA. This position entails leading hydrographic and marine geospatial projects, ensuring technical and regulatory compliance, managing budgets and schedules, and serving as a point of contact for clients. Applicants must hold a Professional Land Surveyor license in Washington or Oregon and have over 10 years of experience in project management. The role presents growth opportunities and offers comprehensive health coverage and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Washington and/or Oregon.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and budgets.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build client trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead marine survey projects from proposal through execution and closeout.
• Serve as primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships.
• Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Budget management

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Communication

Technical oversight

Problem identification and risk management

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

10+ years of progressive experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS Pro

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Survey Project Manager, Marine Services

Overview

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Marine team leads in hydrographic and marine geophysical surveying. With advanced technologies like high‑resolution multibeam bathymetry, vessel‑based LiDAR, and underwater imaging, we deliver precise, comprehensive data. Our commitment to accuracy, cost‑efficiency, and timely delivery consistently exceeds client expectations. From precision charting to habitat mapping, we offer a wide range of innovative solutions tailored to fulfill our clients’ specific needs. Our work goes beyond current industry demands to pave the way for a more sustainable and progressive future, contributing to the advancement of marine sciences and enhancing the quality of marine life.

The Marine Services Business Unit is seeking a Survey Project Manager, Marine Services in Vancouver, WA to serve as a client lead and technical authority for hydrographic and marine geospatial projects.

This role is primarily responsible for leading projects from pursuit through delivery, including client engagement, scope development, team coordination, and financial performance. As a licensed Professional Land Surveyor, the individual will also provide oversight, review, and stamping of survey deliverables, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.

This is a high‑visibility role with significant impact on client relationships, project success, and the continued growth of the Marine Services practice.

What You’ll Do

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.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including hydrographers, geophysicists, and GIS professionals.
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring successful delivery.

Client Management & Business Development

• Serve as 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.
• Coordinate resources and support staff development across projects.
• Review work products and maintain quality standards.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hydrographic and/or marine geophysical surveying.
• Knowledge of geodesy, vertical datums, and datum transformations.
• Familiarity with USACE hydrographic survey standards.

Benefits

• 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.
• Retirement: 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.
• Potential salary range: $65.00/hour – $101.00/hour.

Potential office locations include: Vancouver, WA.