Senior SUE Project Manager — Lead Field Ops & Client Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Licensure support

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking a seasoned SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects. You will own projects from proposal through final deliverables, mentoring staff and coordinating with design partners.

Immigration sponsorship is not available except for TN visa candidates. Compensation for this position ranges from $85,000.00 to $145,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience and certifications.

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.
• 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
• Possess and 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

Project management

ASCE 38 knowledge

Client relations

Leadership

Field operations

Education

High school diploma

PE or PLS license

Tools

MicroStation ORD

AutoCAD

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking a seasoned SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects. You will own projects from proposal through final deliverables, mentoring staff and coordinating with design partners.

Immigration sponsorship is not available except for TN visa candidates. Compensation for this position ranges from $85,000.00 to $145,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience and certifications.