Geomatics Project Manager Jobs in Stuart, FL (NOW HIRING)

The selected individual will be responsible for contributing to and frequently leading the planning, execution, and oversight of oceanographic and metocean field operations and data workflows, ensuring high-quality data collection, processing, and reporting in support of client and project needs. The position also supports business development and project delivery by providing operational and technical input to proposals, estimating equipment and logistical requirements, supporting field deployments, maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation, and overseeing data processing and QA/QC activities. This position will work closely with other project scientists to ensure that operational approaches, data products, and analyses align with scientific objectives and project requirements, while remaining focused on efficient, safe, and commercially sound execution. Periodic domestic and international travel and working time at sea is required.

• Contribute to and sometimes lead and support metocean field operations, including planning, mobilization, deployment, recovery, and demobilization
• Coordinate closely with project scientists to translate scientific objectives into practical field and data acquisition plans
• Lead or oversee installation, calibration, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of oceanographic and metocean instrumentation
• Provide operational input to commercial proposals, including scope definition, equipment selection, logistics planning, schedules, and cost estimates
• Manage and support data acquisition, post-processing, analysis, QA/QC, modeling and write-up of metocean datasets in collaboration with project scientists
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for field operations and data workflows
• Lead or oversee project teams with technical problem-solving during field and data-processing phases
• Lead or coordinate with clients, project managers, and scientists to manage data deliverables to meet contractual, technical, and quality requirements
• Prepare, review, and contribute to survey reports and technical documentation, with emphasis on methods, operations, data integrity, and interpretation
• Lead compliance with all health, safety and security requirements, company policies, and client safety standards

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal oversight
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Practical, solution-oriented approach to field and technical challenges
• Effective team player able to work with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills in operational environments
• Consistent and timely completion of work assignments

• Five (5) or more years of experience in metocean or oceanographic operations, data acquisition, or a similar technical role
• Demonstrated experience supporting technical proposals and cost estimates
• Strong knowledge of marine field operations, mooring systems, instrumentation deployment, and equipment logistics
• Hands-on experience with installation, calibration, operation, post-processing, analysis, and QA/QC of metocean data
• Experience preparing and reviewing survey reports and technical deliverables
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Strong commitment to personal and team safety, including completion of required safety training and medical assessments

• Advanced University degree or equivalent technical experience in a STEM-related field (e.g., Geomatics, Oceanography, Meteorology, Geosciences, Earth Engineering, or a related discipline).
• Hydrodynamic and/or oceanographic circulation modeling skills
• Foreign language skills