SUE Senior Project Manager

Safe Site LLC; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wages on demand via ZayZoon

Job summary

Safe Site Utility Services in Colorado is seeking an experienced SUE Project Manager to lead complex subsurface utility engineering projects from scope through final delivery. You will oversee scope, budget, schedule, staffing, and client communications while directing field execution and coordinating with utility owners and CDOT.

Required are advanced SUE knowledge, ability to manage multiple crews, strong leadership and budgeting skills, and proficiency in reading civil/utility plans.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of SUE field practices and underground utility systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple crews and complex projects.
• Strong client communication, leadership, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, transportation, utility, and construction plans.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex SUE projects from scope development through final delivery.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, risk, and client communication.
• Direct field execution, crew assignments, survey/mapping support, test-hole coordination, and engineering review.
• Coordinate with Colorado 811, utility owners, CDOT, municipalities, and other jurisdictions.
• Review field data, mapping/CAD, test-hole information, and deliverables for QA/QC.
• Identify scope gaps, schedule risks, and change-order needs before they affect the project.
• Mentor PMs, junior PMs, field leads, and technicians.
• Support proposals, estimating, kickoff planning, and process improvement.

Job description

Description

At Safe Site Utility Services, we live our core values—Communication, Honesty, Accountability, Safety and Expertise in every interaction and decision. Providing industry-leading Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), utility locating, and damage prevention solutions. Our team is driven by a commitment to safety, accuracy, and excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead complex SUE projects from scope development through final delivery.


• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, risk, and client communication.


• Direct field execution, crew assignments, survey/mapping support, test-hole coordination, and engineering review.


• Coordinate with Colorado 811, utility owners, CDOT, municipalities, and other jurisdictions.


• Review field data, mapping/CAD, test-hole information, and deliverables for QA/QC.


• Identify scope gaps, schedule risks, and change-order needs before they affect the project.


• Mentor PMs, junior PMs, field leads, and technicians.


• Support proposals, estimating, kickoff planning, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of SUE field practices and underground utility systems.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple crews and complex projects.


• Strong client communication, leadership, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to read and interpret civil, transportation, utility, and construction plans.


• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Colorado.

Preferred Skills

• 10+ years of SUE and utility locating/designating experience.


• Experience with CDOT, municipal, utility, railroad, transportation, or design-build projects.


• Strong working knowledge of ASCE 38-22 and Colorado 811.


• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS/mapping, PointMan, Fulcrum, or similar tools.


• Degree in civil engineering, surveying, construction management, or a related field is beneficial but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance


• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)


• 401(k) matching


• PTO


• Paid Holidays


• Employee Assistance Program


• Zayzoon Get paid whenever you need with wages on demand via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday! We are partnered with ZayZoon, an employee benefit that gives you instant access to your wages ahead of payday.

In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, Safe Site Utility Services is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate regarding race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.