SUE Manager

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 76,500 - 123,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Manager to lead our SUE Services team in the utilities and energy sector. You will oversee day-to-day SUE operations, coordinate with clients, and manage project scope, budgets, and quality control from proposal to final deliverables.

The role requires 10+ years of SUE experience and 5+ years supervising crews, with hands-on use of surface geophysics, RF locators, vacuum trucks, and related equipment. Travel and flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SUE and 5+ years supervising SUE crews.
• Ability to designate all utilities using surface geophysical equipment and RF locators.
• Extensive experience operating a vacuum excavation truck.
• Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and travel.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage day to day SUE operations to ensure quality of technical products and services.
• Participate in weekly SUE group operations calls.
• Conduct thorough client communication both verbal and written.
• Develop and monitor project scope, budget, and quality control for SUE projects from proposal through final deliverables.
• Plan SUE crew schedules and coordinate with other departments to meet deadlines.
• Provide field supervision ensuring SUE Manual, SOPs, accuracy, and standards.
• Coordinate with municipalities to obtain certifications and permits for SUE work.
• Oversee and monitor SUE activities to meet performance goals.
• Recruit, hire, and retain staff to build a local SUE operation.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.

Skills

SUE experience

Crew supervision

Client communication

Revenue generation

English proficiency

Tools

Vacuum excavation truck

Geophysical equipment

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Manager to join our SUE Services team! Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is a branch of engineering that deals with mitigating risks associated with new infrastructure design and construction. We work closely with engineers and utility owners to help identify utility conflicts using an array of technologies, including electromagnetic line locators, ground penetrating radar, GPS, conventional survey and vacuum excavation. Our work requires a high level of precision and technical ability. Help power our future! Join our Utilities/Energy team of design professionals who provide a host of services that include feasibility studies, detailed engineering design, surveying, permitting, land acquisition, asset management, SUE, construction management, and more for renewable energy, oil and gas, electric transmission and distribution, electric substations and projects. Committed to delivering safe and sustainable solutions, let Colliers Engineering & Design accelerate YOUR success!

Responsibilities

• Review and manage day to day SUE operations to ensure the quality of the technical products & services are met.
• Participate in weekly SUE group operations call.
• Conduct thorough client communication both verbal & written.
• Develop and monitor project scope, budget, and quality control for SUE projects from the proposal stage through final deliverables.
• Planning of SUE crew schedules and coordination with other departments to ensure the proper allocation of personnel and resources to meet project deadlines.
• Field supervision of SUE crews to ensure SUE Manual, SOP’s, accuracy, and standards are met.
• Coordinating with local municipalities to obtain proper certifications and permits for SUE work in their jurisdictions.
• Providing oversight and monitor SUE activities to ensure assignments meet performance goals.
• Recruit, hire, manage, mentor and retain staff necessary to build and maintain a local self‑sustainable SUE Operation.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Responsible for safety coordination of SUE effort.
• Networking and collaboration with existing local PLS survey leads who are responsible for managing the day-to‑day land surveying operation (Office & Field).
• New business development combining existing clients with Colliers Engineering & Design's diverse Land Survey & Measurement Service lines which include: 3D High Definition Laser Scanning, Mobile Lidar Mapping, Rail Surveying, GPS and Conventional Surveys.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SUE and 5+ years supervising SUE crews.
• Ability to designate all utilities using surface geophysical equipment, including RF pipe and cable locators, penetrating radar, and electromagnetic induction devices.
• Extensive experience operating and maintaining a vacuum excavation truck.
• Able to work flexible hours (some nights, weekends, and travel will be required).
• Must be able to generate revenue through existing client base and new business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to handle tight deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $76,500 to $123,100 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!