SUE Crew Leader

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Remote work up to four days per week

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Sr. Geomatics Project Leader to build and lead a growing SUE practice.

You will oversee projects from planning through delivery, mentor staff, and shape QA/QC standards while coordinating with clients, engineers, and field teams. This hybrid role offers remote work up to four days per week, diverse infrastructure projects, and a long-term leadership track within a respected surveying and engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in SUE Level B utility locating and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of ASCE 38 standards and industry best practices.
• Experience with ticketing systems like NC811, Utilisphere or IrthNet.
• Proven ability to grow and mentor a technical team in geomatics.
• Experience developing scopes, proposals, and fee estimates.

Responsibilities

• Lead all SUE projects from planning to final deliverables, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Direct SUE Level B locating operations for diverse transportation and development projects.
• Manage tickets, records, and compliance with utility notifications.
• Interpret GIS data and field findings to produce accurate utility maps.
• Collaborate with surveying and engineering teams to integrate subsurface data into designs.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development for SUE services.
• Ensure QA/QC standards and defend data deliverables to clients.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Business development

Field operations

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Geomatics degree or related field

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS software

NC811/One Call ticket tools

GPR & electromagnetic locating tools

Job description

Sr. Geomatics Project Leader | SUE Crew Leader

Build and Lead a Growing SUE Practice

Are you a seasoned SUE professional ready to take ownership of a growing service line? This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) program within a respected surveying and engineering organization. You'll play a critical role in delivering high-impact infrastructure and land development projects while building a team, establishing best practices, and expanding SUE capabilities across the region.

If you enjoy combining field expertise, project leadership, client interaction, and business development, this position offers the autonomy and influence to make a lasting impact.

Why Join Us?

• Lead the growth of a new and expanding SUE service line
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment with up to four days per week remote
• Manage diverse transportation, land development, utility, and infrastructure projects
• Work alongside experienced engineers, surveyors, and project managers
• Influence company standards, QA/QC processes, and strategic growth initiatives
• Mentor and develop the next generation of SUE and geomatics professionals
• Competitive compensation and long-term leadership opportunity

What You'll Do

As the Sr. Geomatics Project Leader, you'll serve as the technical and operational lead for SUE services, overseeing projects from planning through final delivery. You'll collaborate with clients, engineers, surveyors, contractors, and utility owners to provide accurate utility mapping and risk mitigation solutions that support successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of SUE projects from planning and utility research through field investigation, QA/QC, and final deliverables.
• Direct SUE Level B utility locating and utility markout operations for transportation, municipal, commercial, and private development projects.
• Review, generate, and manage NC811/One Call tickets while ensuring compliance with all utility notification requirements.
• Interpret and reconcile utility records, GIS data, as-builts, and field findings to create accurate utility composite plans.
• Coordinate closely with surveying and engineering teams to integrate subsurface utility information into design and construction documents.
• Conduct and supervise utility investigations using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and electromagnetic locating technologies.
• Establish and maintain QA/QC standards to ensure high-quality, defensible utility data deliverables.
• Serve as the primary liaison among clients, project managers, utility owners, municipalities, and transportation agencies.
• Develop project scopes, proposals, schedules, and cost estimates to support continued growth of SUE services.
• Mentor and train junior technicians and survey staff as the team expands.
• Ensure compliance with ASCE 38 standards, state regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support land surveying and construction stakeout operations as needed.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience performing and leading SUE Level B utility locating projects.
• Proven success managing multiple projects, clients, and utility coordination efforts simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of ASCE 38-22 and ASCE 38-02 standards.
• Experience with NC811, Utilisphere, IrthNet, or similar ticket management systems.
• Hands-on expertise using GPR and electromagnetic utility locating technologies.
• Strong project management, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Experience in land surveying, utility coordination, geomatics, or infrastructure services.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and passion for building successful teams and services.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to participate in field work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or equivalent leadership experience in surveying or geomatics.
• Degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with Civil 3D, Carlson, GIS platforms, and utility mapping software.
• Experience supporting land development, municipal, transportation, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience developing proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Demonstrated success mentoring and developing technical staff.

Work Environment

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule that combines remote work, office collaboration, and field engagement. You'll have the opportunity to work from home up to four days per week while remaining connected to project teams, clients, and field operations. Project assignments will include office-based planning, client meetings, utility investigations, and site visits across a variety of infrastructure and development environments.

Take the Lead

This is more than a project management role. It's an opportunity to build, lead, and grow a SUE program while contributing to some of the region's most important infrastructure and development projects. If you're looking for a leadership position where your expertise, vision, and initiative will directly influence the future of a growing service line, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chapel Hill, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chapel Hill,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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