Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Project Manager

Terracon; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a mid-level Project Manager for Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Exploration in California. You will oversee utility records review, coordinate with survey crews, geophysical teams, and test holes, and assist with proposals.

The role emphasizes ASCE 38-22 compliance, field data collection, and mentoring junior staff on SUE processes. Travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geophysics, engineering, surveying or related field.
• Minimum 4 years experience with at least 2 years in the SUE field.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Willingness to travel.
• Must have one or on track to acquire one of the following licenses in the state of California: PE/PGp/PLS.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Mid-level SUE PM responsible for oversight of QLD through QLA activities on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the SUE processes, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure project delivery and compliance with ASCE 38-22 standard.
• Participates with more senior staff on large, more complex projects.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Direct and supervise field staff to test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluates complex geophysical data and assembles in written reports.
• Review final SUE drawing and report.
• May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower level Geophysicists and Technicians.

Skills

Project management

SUE knowledge

Field coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in geophysics, engineering, surveying or related field

Job description

General Responsibilities

Oversee projects related to Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Exploration. The Project Manager (PM) will oversee utility records review and documentation, and coordinate with survey crews, geophysical teams, and test holes. Geophysical or survey experience is preferred in-order to assist with coordination of primarily QLD through QLB designating activities. The PM will also assist with proposal writing and management. Define survey objectives, design survey approaches, coordinate with subcontractors, owners, clients, and internal teams. Results are incorporated into the planning, design and construction of vital infrastructure such as roads, tunnels, airports, industrial, and other facilities. All SUE projects would be performed in accordance with ASCE 38-22/02.

General Responsibilities

Oversee projects related to Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Exploration. The Project Manager (PM) will oversee utility records review and documentation, and coordinate with survey crews, geophysical teams, and test holes. Geophysical or survey experience is preferred in-order to assist with coordination of primarily QLD through QLB designating activities. The PM will also assist with proposal writing and management. Define survey objectives, design survey approaches, coordinate with subcontractors, owners, clients, and internal teams. Results are incorporated into the planning, design and construction of vital infrastructure such as roads, tunnels, airports, industrial, and other facilities. All SUE projects would be performed in accordance with ASCE 38-22/02.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Mid-level SUE PM responsible for oversight of QLD through QLA activities on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the SUE processes, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure project delivery and compliance with ASCE 38-22 standard.
• Participates with more senior staff on large, more complex projects.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Direct and supervise field staff to test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluates complex geophysical data and assembles in written reports.
• Review final SUE drawing and report.
• May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower level Geophysicists and Technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geophysics, engineering, surveying or related field.
• Minimum 4 years experience with at least 2 years in the SUE field.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Willingness to travel.
• Must have one or on track to acquire one of the following licenses in the state of California: Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geophysicist (PGp), Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)