Senior SUE PM - ESOP Firm, Growth Path

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Health care coverage

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a seasoned SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects. You’ll own projects from proposal to final deliverables, manage field crews, nurture client relationships, and ensure QA/QC in accordance with ASCE 38 standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role mentoring staff and shaping workflows. We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $145,000 annually, with opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering or utility mapping.
• Demonstrated experience managing SUE projects from proposal through closeout.
• Strong working knowledge of ASCE 38 utility quality levels.
• 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.
• Mentor and develop SUE technicians and junior project staff.

Skills

Project management

ASCE 38

Leadership

Client-facing

QA/QC

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microstation ORD

Autodesk AutoCAD

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a seasoned SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects. You’ll own projects from proposal to final deliverables, manage field crews, nurture client relationships, and ensure QA/QC in accordance with ASCE 38 standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role mentoring staff and shaping workflows. We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $145,000 annually, with opportunities for advancement