Senior SUE Project Manager – Field & Client Lead

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Licensure support

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. seeks a seasoned SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects. You will own projects from proposal to final deliverables, mentor staff, and ensure technical quality per ASCE 38.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on coordinating field crews, client relationships, and design partners, with opportunities for senior and principal-level advancement within our ESOP-owned firm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing data for consistency and accuracy.
• 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

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. seeks a seasoned SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects. You will own projects from proposal to final deliverables, mentor staff, and ensure technical quality per ASCE 38.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on coordinating field crews, client relationships, and design partners, with opportunities for senior and principal-level advancement within our ESOP-owned firm.