SUE Party Chief - Field Leader for Underground Utilities

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (100% employee-owned)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K retirement plan

Caregiver leave program

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief for the Pittsburgh, PA area. The role leads field teams in locating and marking subsurface utilities, interpreting plans, and coordinating with Project Managers and engineers.

The position requires strong leadership, safety awareness, and experience with utility designation equipment. Outdoor work in varying weather is standard, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in utility designation and locating equipment.
• Experience leading project assignments and supervising field crews.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise & lead a team of SUE technicians.
• Operate equipment to locate and mark subsurface utilities.
• Interpret roadway and utility plans and records.
• Provide time estimates for tasks and complete daily reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Field investigations

Plan interpretation

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Report writing

Communication skills

Vacuum excavation knowledge

Utility designation equipment

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar

Vacuum Excavation Truck

EM locator equipment

Utility designation equipment

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief for the Pittsburgh, PA area. The role leads field teams in locating and marking subsurface utilities, interpreting plans, and coordinating with Project Managers and engineers.

The position requires strong leadership, safety awareness, and experience with utility designation equipment. Outdoor work in varying weather is standard, with travel as needed.