Experienced SUE Party Chief — Underground Utilities Lead

SilkRoad; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP Ownership

Health care coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking an experienced SUE Party Chief to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in North Charleston, South Carolina. This full-time role focuses on leading crews, coordinating field activities, and ensuring safety and quality on subsurface utility locating projects.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in utility designating and locating, can travel as needed, and will pass motor vehicle screening with a valid license.

Qualifications

• Must pass motor vehicle screening and background checks.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway and utility plans.
• Experience with multiple utility designating equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Vacuum Excavation and GPR procedures.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-survey planning with project managers, engineers, and contractors.
• Assigns and monitors field crew work and provides input on staffing.
• Trains survey crew in methods, equipment use, and safety procedures.
• Completes daily report cards and field sketches.
• Provides time estimates for tasks.
• Performs surveying calculations using calculator and AutoCAD.

Skills

Motor Vehicle Screening

Driver's License

Background Check

Plan Reading

Utility Designating Equipment

Communication Skills

Vacuum Excavation Knowledge

GPR Equipment Knowledge

Outdoor Work

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking an experienced SUE Party Chief to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in North Charleston, South Carolina. This full-time role focuses on leading crews, coordinating field activities, and ensuring safety and quality on subsurface utility locating projects.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in utility designating and locating, can travel as needed, and will pass motor vehicle screening with a valid license.