Manager Geophysicist Jobs in Hawthorne, CA (NOW HIRING)

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 Apple Valley, Los Angeles, Ontario, San Diego, Santa Clarita, Temecula, or Tustin, CA to serve as aclient lead and technical authorityfor hydrographic and marine geospatial projects. 

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

This is ahigh-visibility rolewith significant impact on client relationships, project success, and the continued growth of DEA's Marine Services practice.

• Lead marine survey projects fromproposal through execution and closeout
• Develop scopes, schedules, andbudgets;monitor project performance and profitability
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including hydrographers, geophysicists, and GIS professionals
• Identifyand manage project risks, ensuring successful delivery

• Serve as aprimary point of contact for clients, building andmaintainingstrong relationships
• Lead and contribute toproposals, interviews, and pursuit strategies
• Identifynew opportunities and support the growth of the Marine Services practice
• Collaborate with internal teams to expand services across existing clients

• Serve as Project Surveyor of record, includingreview, stamping, and signingof deliverables
• Provide high-level oversight of survey methodologies, geodetic control, and data quality
• Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards (e.g., USACE, NOAA)

• Provide direction and mentorship to field and office staff 
• Coordinate resources and support staff development across projects 
• Review work products andmaintainquality standards 

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Washington and/or Oregon (or ability to obtain)
• 10+ yearsof progressive experience, including project management and client-facing responsibilities
• Demonstrated experiencemanaging budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience contributing to or leading proposals and client development efforts
• Strongcommunication skills, and ability to build client trust.
• Proficiencywith 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

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• 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

         The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Apple Valley, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Ontario, CA; San Diego, CA; Santa Clarita, CA; Temecula, CA; Tustin, CA.