SUE Project Manager

LaBella Associates; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

LaBella Associates seeks an experienced Subsurface Utility Engineering Project Manager for its Rochester, NY or Buffalo, NY offices. Lead SUE projects, manage staff, budgets, and client relationships while expanding SUE services regionally.

The role requires strong project management and leadership, CAD/GIS workflow proficiency, and travel to project sites. This full-time, onsite position offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2-year degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience in SUE.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in SUE, utility locating, surveying, or related infrastructure work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SUE practices and LC/Quality Levels D through A.
• Experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, invoicing, and client expectations.
• Experience with proposals, client relationships, and growth initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage local SUE projects, training, and career pathing.
• Oversee a portfolio of SUE and multi-disciplinary projects: schedules, financials, staff, client interface.
• Represent the land survey group on multi-discipline project teams.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of field and office staff for multiple SUE projects.
• QAQC of final SUE deliverables and weekly team coordination meetings.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and expand SUE services regionally.
• Collaborate with disciplines for proposals and new technology.
• Prepare staff reviews, time sheets, and project billing.

Skills

SUE practices

Project management

Staff leadership

Client relations

Budget management

Proposal development

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in surveying/engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Civil 3D

GPS

survey software

Job description

LaBella is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary firm of architects, engineers, planners, surveyors, scientists, and technical professionals. Our teams collaborate to make the built and natural environments more functional, resilient, and safe. We invest in employee growth, technical excellence, and strong client relationships. Our benefits and employee-ownership culture support long-term careers and meaningful opportunities to lead.

LaBella is seeking an experienced Subsurface Utility Engineering Project Manager for our Rochester, NY or Buffalo, NY office. This position will lead SUE projects and staff, manage project financial performance and client relationships, oversee technical quality, and help expand LaBella’s SUE services across the region. The successful candidate will combine practical SUE experience with strong project management, leadership, and business-development skills.

Duties

• Manage local SUE projects, training, and career pathing.
• Manage a portfolio of SUE and multi-disciplinary projects including schedules, financials, project staff and client interface.
• Represents the land survey group on multi-discipline project teams.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the field and office staff for multiple SUE projects.
• Participate in weekly scheduling and coordination meetings with the project team. Responsible for QAQC of final SUE deliverables.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities within the geographic area:
• Actively identify and cultivate new business.
• Develop strategy for expanding SUE services within the geographic reach; work with VP of Land Surveying Services and Business Development staff to implement.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to identify opportunities for survey services.
• Collaborate with other disciplines in the preparation of proposals for survey services.
• Participates in corporate strategic planning.
• Complete needs assessments and offer recommendations for new technology.
• Ensures maintenance of existing technology.
• Manages archiving of records.
• Reviews and submits staff time sheets.
• Completes years performance reviews for direct reports.
• Recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Reviews and submits monthly project billing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location.

Required:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, engineering technology, civil engineering, geology, construction, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in SUE, utility locating, utility coordination, surveying, or related infrastructure work, including project-management and staff-leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SUE practices and the collection, evaluation, and depiction of existing utility information, including Quality Levels D through A.
• Experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, invoicing, and client expectations.
• Demonstrated success preparing proposals, developing client relationships, and supporting business growth.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Proficiency with applicable CAD, GIS, survey, and utility-designating workflows. Experience with Civil 3D and GPS or survey-processing software is preferred.
• Working knowledge of safe utility-designating and vacuum-excavation practices and applicable industry standards.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, travel to project sites as needed, and work occasional overtime to meet project requirements.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor, or other relevant professional licensure or certification.
• Experience with utility conflict analysis, utility coordination, construction engineering or inspection, and multidisciplinary design projects.
• Experience leading a SUE team, service line, or regional growth initiative. OSHA, confined-space, traffic-control, or other relevant safety training.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Drive a passenger vehicle.
• Use a computer and keyboard.
• Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.