Lead SUE Project Manager: Field to Final Deliverables

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking an experienced SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects. You’ll own projects from proposal through final deliverables, managing field crews, client relationships, and technical quality in accordance with ASCE 38 standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on mentoring staff and shaping workflows. The position offers exposure to complex high-profile projects, with genuine leadership

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering or utility mapping.
• Strong working knowledge of ASCE 38 utility quality levels.
• Demonstrated experience managing SUE projects from proposal through closeout.
• Experience coordinating with design engineers, survey teams, and utility owners.
• Strong communication, client-facing, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage SUE projects end-to-end: scopes, schedules, budgets, and final deliverables.
• Lead or contribute to proposal development and client presentations.
• Oversee utility designation and test hole operations in the field.
• Ensure compliance with ASCE 38 and industry best practices across all work products.
• Coordinate with engineers, survey teams, and utility owners throughout project lifecycle.
• Implement and enforce QA/QC procedures for field data and CAD deliverables.
• Ability to read and interpret utility company records/plans.
• Mentor and develop SUE technicians and junior project staff.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Manage multiple SUE crews and subcontractors across concurrent projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PE or PLS license (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation ORD

AutoCAD

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking an experienced SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects. You’ll own projects from proposal through final deliverables, managing field crews, client relationships, and technical quality in accordance with ASCE 38 standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on mentoring staff and shaping workflows. The position offers exposure to complex high-profile projects, with genuine leadership