Project Manager, SUE

WSB and Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

WSB and Associates is seeking a Project Manager for Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE). You will lead complex utility investigations from initiation to closeout, coordinating field and office teams to deliver accurate maps, design support, and risk mitigation.

The role requires strong project management, client communication, and ability to manage budgets and schedules while ensuring safety and quality on diverse civil and environmental projects. Occasional travel and field work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) or related utility engineering fields.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, financial performance, quality, and client expectations in the AEC industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead SUE projects from initiation through closeout, including scope, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, execution, and invoicing.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and stakeholders; communicate status, risks, and solutions.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and resource plans for utility records research, field designation, verification, surveying, and mapping.

Skills

SUE expertise

Project management

Client communication

Team coordination

Field and office coordination

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Project Manager, SUE

Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team. This role provides an opportunity to work on impactful civil and environmental engineering projects, supporting communities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us. The Project Manager, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), leads the planning and delivery of utility investigation, designation, verification, mapping, and related survey projects from initiation through completion. This position is responsible for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, client communication, and resource management while coordinating office and field teams to provide accurate utility information that supports engineering design, construction planning, and risk mitigation.

What you will do:

• Lead SUE projects from initiation through closeout, including scope development, work planning, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, execution, quality review, invoicing, and project documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders; communicate project status, technical issues, risks, schedule impacts, and recommended solutions.
• Develop project scopes, fee estimates, schedules, work plans, and resource assignments for utility records research, field designation, utility verification, surveying, mapping, and deliverable preparation.
• Coordinate the work of SUE Field Technicians, SUE Office Technicians, survey crews, engineers, subcontractors, utility owners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide oversight for utility investigations using electromagnetic locating equipment, ground penetrating radar (GPR), vacuum excavation, GPS, GIS, survey, and electronic field data collection technologies.
• Ensure utility designation, verification, mapping, and documentation are completed in accordance with project requirements, company procedures, client standards, and industry best practices.
• Review and interpret utility records, as-built drawings, survey data, field notes, photographs, engineering plans, and construction documents.
• Direct the preparation and quality review of utility maps, CAD drawings, plan sheets, exhibits, technical reports, and project deliverables.
• Establish and implement project-specific quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, labor utilization, subcontractor costs, invoicing, change management, and profitability.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies related to safety, utility conflicts, schedule, cost, access constraints, and data quality.
• Maintain compliance with utility damage prevention requirements, One Call/811 regulations, OSHA standards, and company safety policies.
• Lead project meetings and prepare status reports, action items, client presentations, and project communications.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to SUE field and office staff.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, client relationship management, scope development, fee estimates, and project interviews.
• Maintain organized project files, contracts, records, correspondence, drawing files, databases, and supporting documentation.
• Perform periodic field visits and conduct visual assessments of work quality and job site safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Positions self to access tools and materials in various locations.
• Traverses job sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
• Ascends/descends into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.
• Operates tools requiring fine motor skills.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Utility Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Equivalent education and directly related experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), utility locating, surveying, utility mapping, civil engineering, construction, or a related technical field.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, financial performance, quality, and client expectations within the AEC industry.
• Strong understanding of SUE methodologies, utility quality levels, utility designation and verification practices, and underground utility infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating field and office production teams and reviewing technical deliverables.
• Ability to interpret utility records, field notes, survey data, engineering plans, as-built drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience leading teams, delegating work, mentoring staff, and coordinating with clients, utility owners, contractors, and public agencies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, financial management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), or other applicable professional credential preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Utility Locator (CUL), Certified Survey Technician (CST), OSHA 10-Hour, or OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred.
• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.).
• Project management, scheduling, financial, and document management software.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar CAD software.
• GIS and utility mapping platforms.
• GPS, survey, and electronic field data collection software.

Working Conditions / Schedule / Location

• Work is performed in both office and field environments depending on project requirements.
• May be required to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, up to five days per week, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
• Field visits may involve active construction sites, uneven terrain, traffic, confined spaces, and varying environmental conditions.
• Additional hours may be required to meet project schedules and client needs.
• Reliable transportation is required for travel to project sites and stakeholder meetings.
• Travel may be required

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Benefits and Compensation

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• company paid short-and long-term disability
• 401K with match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• opportunities for professional growth and development
• Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

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