SUE Project Manager: Lead Utility Field & Projects

JMT; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PE/PLS licensure support

Advancement opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K Retirement Plan

ESOP

Career Development Programs

Job summary

JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned engineering and consulting firm delivering multidisciplinary services across the United States. The SUE Project Manager will lead utility investigations on transportation and infrastructure projects, mentoring staff and coordinating with design partners.

TN visa eligibility is limited; $85,000–$145,000 annually based on experience. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, client relations, and adherence to ASCE 38 standards, with opportunities for senior

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in Subsurface Utility Engineering or utility mapping.
• Experience managing SUE projects from proposal to closeout.
• Strong knowledge of ASCE 38 utility quality levels.

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.
• Read and interpret utility company records/plans.
• Maintain utility records contacts for records research.
• Review utility mapping for accuracy and continuity.
• Mentor SUE technicians and junior project staff.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Manage multiple SUE crews and subcontractors across concurrent projects.

Skills

SUE project mgmt

ASCE 38 knowledge

Client-facing leadership

Data quality review

Coordination with engineers

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PE or PLS license

Tools

MicroStation ORD

AutoCAD

Job description

JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned engineering and consulting firm delivering multidisciplinary services across the United States. The SUE Project Manager will lead utility investigations on transportation and infrastructure projects, mentoring staff and coordinating with design partners.

TN visa eligibility is limited; $85,000–$145,000 annually based on experience. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, client relations, and adherence to ASCE 38 standards, with opportunities for senior