SUE Project Manager

WithersRavenel Inc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WithersRavenel Inc is seeking a SUE Project Manager for their Geomatics Practice Area in Wilmington, NC. This key role involves leading subsurface utility engineering projects, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with industry standards while fostering a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and relevant project management experience in utility engineering.

Benefits

Employee ownership benefits

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to community involvement

Team-first atmosphere

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in subsurface utility engineering and 2+ years in project management.
• Proficient in utility mapping and strong knowledge of utility locating.
• Preferred: A Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple SUE projects from initiation to completion including planning and quality control.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and oversee field operations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and implement quality control procedures.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Utility Mapping Software

Utility Locating Technologies

Communication

Organizational Abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Description

WithersRavenel is recruiting an SUE Project Manager to join our Geomatics Practice Area in Wilmington, NC!

The Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing subsurface utility engineering projects from initiation to completion, which involves coordinating with clients, overseeing field operations, managing project teams, and ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely utility information to support projects. The role requires excellent project management skills, technical knowledge in utility engineering, and the ability to deliver results within scope, budget, and schedule. The Project Manager will act as the primary point of contact between clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead, manage, and deliver multiple SUE projects from initiation to completion, including scoping, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
• Coordinate with internal teams to allocate resources effectively.
• Ensure timely and accurate project deliverables.
• Manage change orders and address any project scope changes with clients.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Communicate project updates, milestones, and deliverables to clients regularly.
• Attend client meetings, project reviews, and presentations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to ensure repeat business.
• Technical Oversight
• Lead and supervise SUE field crews in performing utility designating, locating, and data collection.
• Review and approve utility mapping, data interpretation, and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with engineers and surveyors to interpret utility data and integrate findings into design plans.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ASCE 38-22 and local regulations.
• Implement quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of utility data.
• Review project deliverables for adherence to client specifications and industry standards.

Team Leadership and Development

• Actively contribute to recruitment efforts within the Practice Area and build a strong, capable team as needed.
• Cultivate a collaborative and supportive work culture, offering guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure team members meet departmental goals and align with strategic objectives.
• Uphold and promote the company’s core values of integrity, respect, quality, community, collaboration, and sustainability.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Why WR?

WithersRavenel is looking for people who are passionate about collaboration, community, and client success. Your reward for sharing your talent with us? OWNERSHIP. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee is an owner—which adds a powerful and unique dimension to our vibrant company culture and purposeful work.

Our employee owners say they love a lot of things about WithersRavenel, but the things most often cited are:

• our amazing people and team-first atmosphere,
• our focus on the professional development and growth of our staff, and
• our commitment to the communities in which we work and live.

Learn more about our benefits and employee ownership!

Bring your talent and collaborative spirit and join our team of employee owners at WithersRavenel!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in subsurface utility engineering with at least 2 years in a project management role.
• Proficient in utility mapping software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer).
• Strong knowledge of utility locating technologies such as electromagnetic detection, GPR, and vacuum excavation.
• Excellent client relationship skills, with a focus on communication and strong organizational abilities.

Preferred:

• A Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License is preferred.

Physical Requirements

In Office Work

The assignment may occasionally require repetitive physical tasks (such as operating a computer), standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended time travelling in a vehicle, and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.

Field Work

Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions to perform fieldwork, including exposure monitoring and site inspections. Physical stamina to perform manual tasks, including lifting, digging, and standing for extended periods. Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.