Damage Prevention Project Lead - Utility Coordination

Gdbgeospatial; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Long-term disability/Life Insurance

Fidelity 401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Cellphone stipend

Paid time off

Parental leave

CAD Training Program

SAM WINS mentorship program

Job summary

SAM is seeking a Project Manager with damage prevention expertise for their Gainesville, VA office. You will lead utility coordination projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with utility owners, contractors, and municipalities to minimize underground damages and ensure project success.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a safety-first mindset across field and office teams, with opportunities to grow SAM’s damage prevention services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in damage prevention or utility coordination in a PM/leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of damage prevention practices, utility conflict mitigation, and relevant regulations.
• Experience with budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead damage prevention and utility coordination projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Manage proposals, contracts, budgets, schedules, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Oversee field operations related to utility locating, verification, documentation, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, one-call requirements, client standards, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with utility owners, contractors, municipalities, and internal teams to prevent utility conflicts and damages.
• Monitor and report project financials, including AR, 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

SUE

Construction management

Underground utility management

Leadership

Communication

GIS

CAD

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

SAM is seeking a Project Manager with damage prevention expertise for their Gainesville, VA office. You will lead utility coordination projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with utility owners, contractors, and municipalities to minimize underground damages and ensure project success.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a safety-first mindset across field and office teams, with opportunities to grow SAM’s damage prevention services.