SUE Supervisor

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including parental leave

401(k) matching program

Job summary

HILGARTWILSON, LLC is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Supervisor based in Charlotte, NC. The role involves ensuring project scopes, budgets, and schedules are met while managing SUE crews and maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of SUE experience, strong client communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package includes medical coverage, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SUE and 3+ years supervising SUE crews.
• Ability to designate all utilities using surface geophysical equipment.
• Extensive experience operating and maintaining a vacuum excavation truck.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly SUE group operations call.
• Develop and monitor project scope, budget, schedule, and quality control.
• Field supervision of SUE crews to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Utility design using geophysical equipment

Operating vacuum excavation truck

Client communication skills

Project management

Revenue generation

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Supervisor in Charlotte, NC!

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is a branch of engineering that deals with mitigating risks associated with new infrastructure design and construction. We work closely with engineers and utility owners to help identify utility conflicts using an array of technologies, including electromagnetic line locators, ground penetrating radar, GPS, conventional survey and vacuum excavation. Our work requires a high level of precision and technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly SUE group operations call.
• Client communication (internal and external).
• Developing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and quality control for SUE projects from the proposal stage through final deliverables.
• Planning of SUE crew schedules and coordination with other departments to ensure the proper allocation of personnel and resources to meet project deadlines.
• Field supervision of SUE crews to ensure SUE Manual, SOP’s, accuracy, and standards are met.
• Coordinating with local municipalities to obtain proper certifications and permits for SUE work in their jurisdictions.
• Providing oversight and monitor SUE activities to ensure assignments meet performance goals.
• Recruit, hire, manage, mentor and retain staff necessary to build and maintain a local self- sustainable SUE Operation.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Responsible for safety coordination of SUE effort.
• Networking and collaboration with existing local PLS survey leads who are responsible for managing the day-to‑day land surveying operation (Office & Field).
• New business development combining existing clients with Colliers Engineering & Designs diverse Land Survey & Measurement Service lines which include: 3D High Definition Laser Scanning, Mobile Lidar Mapping, Rail Surveying, GPS and Conventional Surveys.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SUE and 3+ years supervising SUE crews.
• Ability to designate all utilities using surface geophysical equipment, including RF Pipe and Cable Locators, Penetrating Radar, and electromagnetic induction devices.
• Extensive experience operating and maintaining a vacuum excavation truck.
• Able to work flexible hours (some nights, weekends, and travel will be required).
• Must be able to generate revenue through existing client base and new business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to handle tight deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑and‑long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help youAccelerate Your Success!