Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Group Leader

DRMP; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Health insurance

Job summary

DRMP in Boca Raton, FL, is seeking an experienced Subsurface Utility Engineering Project Manager to lead SUE projects across the DRMP territories. You will oversee field operations, coordinate with clients, manage budgets, and drive deliverables from data collection to final reports.

The role requires 8+ years in SUE, strong communication, and proven project management. Proficiency with GPR, vacuum excavation, and CAD tools (MicroStation, Geopak, Civil 3D) is essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years in the Subsurface Utility Engineering profession.
• Successful history of project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of SUE geophysical designating, GPR and vacuum excavation equipment.
• Knowledge of CAD systems: MicroStation, Geopak, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Cost estimating, proposal drafting, scope and fee negotiation of SUE projects and tasks.
• Overseeing SUE Field Coordinator, technical personnel and subcontractors to complete all aspects of SUE projects.
• Maintain list of backlogged projects with priorities for scheduling.
• Advise SUE Field Coordinator of priorities and approve field schedules and crew make-up.
• Assist SUE Field Coordinator in cooperation with Survey Field Coordinator to ensure prompt data collection of SUE data.
• Ensure delivery of collected SUE data to proper office staff for production of deliverables.
• Communicate deliverables with clients/customers and follow up with queries on customer satisfaction/contract completeness.
• Monitor project budgets and perform invoice reviews.
• Coordination with SUE Group Leaders in other territories, sharing personnel and equipment availability.
• Manage training and support for field personnel to enhance quality of service and workflow efficiencies.
• Maintain relationships with current clients and identify prospective clients in untapped market sectors with project managers.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary units to fulfill project needs and integrate GIS/CAD tech.
• Maintain QA/QC standardization across territories.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Driving license

Client relationship management

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

As the

Department: Survey/Geomatics

Location: Boca Raton, FL

ELIGBLE FOR SIGN ON BONUS

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Cost estimating, proposal drafting, scope and fee negotiation of SUE projects and tasks.
• Oversight of SUE Field Coordinator, technical personnel and subcontractors as needed to complete all aspects of SUE projects within DRMP Orlando office’s range.
• Maintain list of backlogged projects with priorities for scheduling
• Advise SUE Field Coordinator of priorities and approve field schedules and crew make-up
• Assist SUE Field Coordinator in cooperation with Survey Field Coordinator to ensure prompt data collection of SUE data
• Ensure delivery of collected SUE data to proper office staff for production of deliverables
• Communicate deliverables with clients/customers and follow up with queries on customer satisfaction/contract completeness
• Monitor project budgets and perform invoice reviews.
• Coordination and assistance with SUE Group Leaders in other territories including maintaining schedules/backlog tracking, sharing personnel and equipment availability.
• Manage training and support for field personnel to enhance quality of service and workflow efficiencies as appropriate.
• Maintain relationships with current clients and leverage industry knowledge to identify prospective clients in untapped market sectors in conjunction with local project managers and Division/Assistant Division Lead (i.e. presentations, white papers, and value engineering studies).
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary units to fulfill project needs as well as integrate technological advancements to maintain and enhance workflow processes of SUE operations and deliverables (i.e. leverage GIS/CAD Techs as practical to implement field efficiencies, data security, and alternate deliverable options).
• Maintain and assist with standardization of QA/QC processes across territories to adhere to company requirements, industry guidelines, and best practices.
• Assist financial projections, book of business backlog, and equipment inventory of DRMP’s Surveying and Mapping/Geospatial group.
• Assist Utility Coordination efforts in conjunction with project engineers to adhere to statutory process of utility certification on FDOT projects.
• Perform annual employee performance reviews and coach personnel on career tracts.

What you’ll need

• A minimum of 8 years in the Subsurface Utility Engineering profession.
• Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
• Successful history of project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of SUE geophysical designating, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and vacuum excavation equipment and methodologies.
• Knowledge of CADD systems; including MicroStation, Geopak, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite.

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.