Senior SUE Project Manager: Field & Design Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health care coverage

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Career Development Programs

Licensure support

Job summary

JMT in Knoxville, TN seeks an experienced SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects. You’ll own proposals through final deliverables, mentor staff, and serve as the technical point of contact for clients and design partners.

Immigration sponsorship is not available, except TN visa eligibility. Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $170,000 annually, commensurate with experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in Subsurface Utility Engineering or utility mapping.
• 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.
• Excellent communication 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.
• Read and interpret utility company records/plans.
• Maintain utility records contacts for records research.
• Review utility mapping for accuracy and continuity.
• Mentor and develop SUE technicians and junior project staff.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Manage multiple SUE crews and subcontractors across concurrent projects.

Skills

SUE management

ASCE 38

Client communication

Team leadership

QA/QC procedures

Field coordination

Proposal development

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microstation ORD

AutoCAD

Job description

JMT in Knoxville, TN seeks an experienced SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects. You’ll own proposals through final deliverables, mentor staff, and serve as the technical point of contact for clients and design partners.

Immigration sponsorship is not available, except TN visa eligibility. Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $170,000 annually, commensurate with experience and certifications.