Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Virginia Beach seeks an experienced SUE Party Chief to lead utility mapping projects. Responsibilities include pre-survey planning, crew management, and training.

Applicants must have at least five years of relevant experience and a valid driver’s license. The role demands high organizational skills and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions. Comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401K plan are included.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Minimum of five years experience in utility designating and locating equipment.
• Land Surveying experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-survey planning meetings.
• Assigns and monitors work, providing evaluations of crew performance.
• Instructs SUE crew members in safety procedures and mapping methods.

Skills

Driving skills

Utility mapping and construction plans comprehension

Communication skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of Vacuum Excavation and Ground Penetrating Radar

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Utility designation equipment

AutoCAD

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary

JMT is currently looking for an experienced SUE Party Chief to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Virginia Beach, Virginia!

Immigration Sponsorship

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractor representatives
• Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field SUE crew
• Instructs and trains SUE crew members in utility mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
• Completes daily report cards and field note sketches
• Provides time estimates for specific tasks
• Performs complex surveying calculations using calculator, computer, and coordinate geometry software such as AutoCAD
• Travel required

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Able to pass Background Check
• Ability to lead project assignments
• Team attitude/mindset
• Must be able to fully comprehend and interpret roadway and utility construction plans, and utility record drawings
• Use of multiple types of utility designating equipment
• Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Vacuum Excavation and Ground Penetrating Radar equipment/procedures
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed
• Able to work 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday (minimum)
• Ability to travel required

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the successful application of multiple types of utility designating and locating equipment, with demonstrated ability to lead project assignments and supervise multiple crews
• Land Surveying experience a plus

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Work is performed within a general office environment 10% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Some travel required. Some night shift work required.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more...
• Benefits | JMT

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.