Damage Prevention Project Lead — Utilities & Coordination

SAM; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Cellphone stipend

Paid time off

Parental leave

Career development

Perks at Work access

Office snacks

Job summary

SAM is seeking a Project Manager with established damage prevention experience for our Gainesville, VA office. You will lead damage prevention and utility coordination programs, guiding projects from initiation through completion while ensuring compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and SAM quality expectations.

You will act as the main liaison among utility owners, contractors, municipalities, and SAM teams, managing budgets, schedules, and staffing, while fostering safety

Qualifications

• Previous experience in damage prevention, utility coordination, SUE, construction, or underground utility management in a project management or leadership capacity required.
• Strong understanding of damage prevention practices, utility conflict mitigation, and applicable regulations and standards required.

Responsibilities

• Lead damage prevention and utility coordination projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
• Manage project proposals, contracts, budgets, schedules, invoicing, and financial performance
• Oversee field operations related to utility locating, verification, documentation, and risk mitigation activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable damage prevention regulations, one-call requirements, client standards, and industry best practices
• Coordinate with utility owners, contractors, engineers, municipalities, and internal teams to prevent utility conflicts and damages
• Monitor and report project financials, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Work in Progress (WIP), and billing cycles
• Prepare and present project updates, reports, and metrics to clients and stakeholders
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, expanding client relationships, and contributing to proposal development
• Plan staffing needs, allocate resources, and manage multiple concurrent damage prevention programs
• Mentor and support staff development while promoting a strong safety and compliance culture
• Represent SAM at client meetings, industry events, and damage prevention forums

Skills

Damage prevention

Utility coordination

Leadership

Budgets & scheduling

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

SAM is seeking a Project Manager with established damage prevention experience for our Gainesville, VA office. You will lead damage prevention and utility coordination programs, guiding projects from initiation through completion while ensuring compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and SAM quality expectations.

You will act as the main liaison among utility owners, contractors, municipalities, and SAM teams, managing budgets, schedules, and staffing, while fostering safety