SUE Project Manager - PLS

McKim & Creed; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated SUE Project Manager to lead Subsurface Utility Engineering projects. This role involves managing project teams, overseeing financial performance, and ensuring quality work. You will have the opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact on community projects. Join a firm that values employee ownership and offers a collaborative environment, where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a supportive culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SUE project management experience supervising multiple crews.
• Proficient in financial metrics and project profitability management.

Responsibilities

• Manage SUE projects including financial oversight and client relations.
• Train and supervise SUE technicians and crews in designating methods.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

At McKim & Creed, we are an employee-owned firm with more than 900 employees in offices throughout the U.S. including NC, SC, FL, VA, GA, TX, LA and PA with a culture centered around “People Helping People” grounded by our core values (1) respect for people, (2) customer satisfaction, (3) continuous improvement, (4) safety and (5) ownership, which drives our mission to deliver exceptional engineering and geomatics solutions. We are a leading top 150 ENR-ranked firm seeking a highly motivated SUE Project Manager inspired to elevate and grow your career to the next level while helping others.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Responsible for the management of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) projects including the phase/task management of the geomatics portion of multi-discipline projects.
• Major responsibilities include proposal writing, meeting schedules, profitability of work, quality of the work, directing project effort, monitoring and processing financial information, collecting fees, and client relationship.
• Developing and maintaining the client relationship, assigning, and directing the project team, project communications within the company and to outside stakeholders, controlling project performance, developing new work, and collecting a/r's.
• Coordinating with state and local municipalities to obtain proper certifications and permits for SUE work in their jurisdictions.
• Training of SUE technicians in the theory of utility designating and practical application of designating methods.
• Training and supervision of SUE crews in vacuum excavation (test holes).
• Coordinating with SUE Project Coordinator & SUE Operations Manager on weekly scheduling.
• Providing oversight and monitor SUE activities to ensure assignments meet performance goals.
• Recruit, hire, manage, mentor, and retain staff necessary to maintain and/or improve the SUE's unit's ability to produce a quality work product.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 5+ years’ experience in SUE Project Management supervising multiple SUE crews.
• Understanding of financial metrics and the ability to perform monthly prebill reconciliation and help accounting with monthly billing.
• Manage subconsultants to perform SUE services such as traffic control, vacuum services, concrete cutting, removal and repair.
• Willingness to perform business development to generate new work.
• Proficient written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, knowledgeable in AutoCad and MicroStation, and sound engineering technical skills.
• Must be results oriented, decisive, persuasive, self-directed, self-reliant and adapt to change well with a take charge attitude and sense of urgency.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, cleared background check and a negative drug test result.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to recruit, hire and develop talent to out-perform the competition.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s Core Values.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER:
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.