Senior SUE Project Manager – Subsurface Utility Lead

Safe Site Utility Services LLC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; 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

ZayZoon wage access

Job summary

Safe Site Utility Services LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) team. You will oversee projects from scope through delivery, coordinating with clients, utility owners, and jurisdictions to ensure quality, safety, and on-time performance.

The role requires 5+ years in SUE or related fields, with strong project coordination and leadership skills. Travel to project sites in Oregon is expected as needed, with a focus on accuracy and stakeholder

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SUE, utility locating/designating, utility construction, survey, civil infrastructure, or related field with demonstrated project coordination or leadership.
• Understanding of underground utility systems and investigation methods (electromagnetic locating, GPR).
• Experience coordinating field crews, clients, utility owners, and jurisdictions.
• Ability to read civil plans and project scope documents.
• Proficiency with common project documentation and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage SUE projects with Quality Levels D, C, B, and A and deliverables.
• Develop schedules and coordinate field crew makeup and priorities.
• Serve as primary client contact and communicate scope, schedule, access, and status.
• Coordinate with utilities, owners, municipalities, and agencies for records, access, permits and requirements.
• Track scope, budget, labor, subcontractors, and schedule; flag risks early.
• Review field documents, utility data, and CAD deliverables for completeness.
• Coordinate Quality Level A test-hole activities including permitting and traffic control.
• Support QA/QC and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with CAD/mapping staff and engineers for stamped deliverables.
• Participate in kickoff, progress, closeout, and post-project review meetings.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Reading civil plans

Education

No civil engineering degree required

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Job description

Safe Site Utility Services LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) team. You will oversee projects from scope through delivery, coordinating with clients, utility owners, and jurisdictions to ensure quality, safety, and on-time performance.

The role requires 5+ years in SUE or related fields, with strong project coordination and leadership skills. Travel to project sites in Oregon is expected as needed, with a focus on accuracy and stakeholder