Senior SUE Project Manager - Utilities Field Lead

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Health insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave

401K Retirement Plan

Licensure support (PE/PLS)

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a seasoned SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects in Columbia, SC. You will own projects from proposal through final deliverables, supervise field crews, manage client relationships, and ensure technical quality per ASCE 38 standards.

This hands-on leadership role offers mentorship, opportunities for advancement to senior levels, and a clear path within a 100% employee-owned firm that emphasizes

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in Subsurface Utility Engineering or utility mapping.
• Experience managing SUE projects from proposal through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of ASCE 38 utility quality levels.
• Experience coordinating with design engineers, survey teams, and utility owners.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage SUE projects end-to-end: scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead or contribute to proposal development and client presentations.
• Oversee utility designation and field test hole operations.
• Ensure compliance with ASCE 38 and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with engineers, survey teams, and utility owners throughout lifecycle.
• Implement QA/QC procedures for field data and CAD deliverables.
• Mentor SUE technicians and junior project staff.
• Prepare technical reports and manage multiple crews and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client-facing

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation ORD

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a seasoned SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects in Columbia, SC. You will own projects from proposal through final deliverables, supervise field crews, manage client relationships, and ensure technical quality per ASCE 38 standards.

This hands-on leadership role offers mentorship, opportunities for advancement to senior levels, and a clear path within a 100% employee-owned firm that emphasizes