Senior SUE Project Manager — Lead Underground Utilities

Safe Site Utility Services, LLC; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

401(k) matching

PTO

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wages on demand via ZayZoon

Job summary

Safe Site Utility Services, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead our SUE team in Colorado. You will manage complex subsurface utility engineering projects, coordinate field operations, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, client communication, budgeting, and QA/QC oversight. Travel within Colorado and a valid driver's license are required; experience with CDOT, 811, and utilities is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of SUE field practices and underground utility systems.
• Ability to manage multiple crews and complex projects.
• Strong client communication, leadership, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, transportation, utility, and construction plans.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex SUE projects from scope development through final delivery.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, risk, and client communication.
• Direct field execution, crew assignments, survey/mapping support, test-hole coordination, and engineering review.
• Coordinate with Colorado 811, utility owners, CDOT, municipalities, and other jurisdictions.
• Review field data, mapping/CAD, test-hole information, and deliverables for QA/QC.
• Identify scope gaps, schedule risks, and change-order needs before they affect the project.
• Mentor PMs, junior PMs, field leads, and technicians.
• Support proposals, estimating, kickoff planning, and process improvement.

Skills

SUE field practices

Leadership

Budgeting

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS/mapping

Job description

Safe Site Utility Services, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead our SUE team in Colorado. You will manage complex subsurface utility engineering projects, coordinate field operations, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, client communication, budgeting, and QA/QC oversight. Travel within Colorado and a valid driver's license are required; experience with CDOT, 811, and utilities is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits.