SUE Project Manager

SAM, LLC; New York, Boston (NY, MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Financial Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Perks and Discounts

Culture and Awards/Achievements

Job summary

SAM is seeking a SUE Project Manager to lead subsurface utility engineering projects from planning through final delivery. Based in either NYC or Boston, you’ll manage project scope, budgets, and schedules while coordinating field and office teams to deliver accurate utility information.

You’ll serve as a primary client contact, help solve project challenges, and support the growth of our SUE services through strong relationships and new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SUE projects from planning to delivery.
• Knowledge of SUE practices and ASCE 38-22 preferred.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, resources and client relationships.
• Familiarity with CAD, GIS, and utility data management tools.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage SUE projects from kickoff through completion, overseeing scope, quality, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; manage contracts and billing.
• Coordinate staffing and resources across multiple projects with field and office teams.
• Build client relationships, communicate progress, and resolve issues.
• Review deliverables for accuracy and alignment with standards.
• Identify opportunities for additional work and support business development.

Skills

SUE project management

Leadership

Budget and schedule management

Client relationship building

CAD/GIS familiarity

Tools

CAD

GIS

Utility data management tools

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Your Impact at SAM

SAM is seeking a SUE Project Manager to lead subsurface utility engineering projects from planning through final delivery. Based in either NYC or Boston, you’ll manage project scope, budgets, and schedules while coordinating field and office teams to deliver accurate utility information.

You’ll serve as a primary client contact, help solve project challenges, and support the growth of our SUE services through strong relationships and new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage SUE projects from kickoff through completion, overseeing scope, quality, budget, and schedule


• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; manage contracts and billing


• Coordinate staffing and resources across multiple projects, working closely with field crews, office teams, and subconsultants


• Build client relationships, communicate project progress, and resolve issues as they arise


• Review project deliverables for accuracy and alignment with client requirements and applicable standards


• Monitor project financial performance, including work in progress, accounts receivable, and billing


• Identify opportunities for additional work and support business development efforts


• Provide guidance and support to team members to strengthen technical skills and project execution


• Represent SAM at client meetings and relevant industry events

What You Bring to SAM

• Previous experience in SUE, utility mapping, or a related field, with project management or team leadership responsibilities


• Knowledge of SUE practices and applicable standards (ASCE 38-22 preferred)


• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, and client relationships


• Familiarity with CAD, GIS, and utility data management tools


• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to coordinate field and office teams while managing multiple priorities

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, with dental plans available and free vision coverage for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being


• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend


• Work-Life Balance:Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families


• Professional Development:Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program


• Perks and Discounts:Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks


• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

Salary Maximum

USD $190,000.00/per year

Salary Minimum

USD $140,000.00/per year