SUE Project Manager

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Health insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave

401K Retirement Plan

Licensure support (PE/PLS)

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a seasoned SUE Project Manager to lead utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects in Columbia, SC. You will own projects from proposal through final deliverables, supervise field crews, manage client relationships, and ensure technical quality per ASCE 38 standards.

This hands-on leadership role offers mentorship, opportunities for advancement to senior levels, and a clear path within a 100% employee-owned firm that emphasizes

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in Subsurface Utility Engineering or utility mapping.
• Experience managing SUE projects from proposal through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of ASCE 38 utility quality levels.
• Experience coordinating with design engineers, survey teams, and utility owners.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage SUE projects end-to-end: scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead or contribute to proposal development and client presentations.
• Oversee utility designation and field test hole operations.
• Ensure compliance with ASCE 38 and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with engineers, survey teams, and utility owners throughout lifecycle.
• Implement QA/QC procedures for field data and CAD deliverables.
• Mentor SUE technicians and junior project staff.
• Prepare technical reports and manage multiple crews and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client-facing

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation ORD

Job description

Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

All Locations

Columbia, SC

Tracking Code

26316

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

About Us

Our SUE team is known for technical rigor and trusted relationships with clients—and we’re looking for a seasoned project manager to help lead its next chapter. This role offers genuine leadership responsibility, exposure to complex high-profile projects, and a clear path toward senior and principal-level advancement.

Position Summary: The SUE Project Manager will lead utility investigations across a portfolio of transportation and infrastructure projects. You’ll own projects from proposal through final deliverables, managing field crews, client relationships, and technical quality in accordance with ASCE 38 standards (Quality Levels A, B, C, & D). This is a hands-on leadership role—you’ll mentor staff, shape workflows, and serve as the technical point of contact for clients and design partners.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Compensation for this position is $85,000.00 - $145,000.00/annually, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage SUE projects end-to-end: scopes, schedules, budgets, and final deliverables
• Lead or contribute to proposal development and client presentations
• Oversee utility designation and test hole operations in the field
• Ensure compliance with ASCE 38 and industry best practices across all work products
• Coordinate with engineers, survey teams, and utility owners throughout project lifecycle
• Implement and enforce QA/QC procedures for field data and CAD deliverables
• Ability to read and interpret utility company records/plans
• Possess and maintain utility records contacts for records research
• Review utility mapping for accuracy and continuity
• Mentor and develop SUE technicians and junior project staff
• Prepare technical reports
• Manage multiple SUE crews and subcontractors across concurrent projects

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 8–10+ years of experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering or utility mapping
• Demonstrated experience managing SUE projects from proposal through closeout
• Strong working knowledge of ASCE 38 utility quality levels
• Demonstrated experience reviewing data for consistency and accuracy
• Experience coordinating with design engineers, survey teams, and utility owners
• Strong communication, client-facing, and leadership skills

Preferred Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
• Experience on DOT or municipal infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of utility designation equipment and field techniques
• Experience managing multiple crews and subcontractors simultaneously
• Experience in Microstation ORD or Autodesk AutoCAD

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Support for PE/PLS licensure and continuing education
• A growing team with real opportunities for advancement
• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.