SUE Project Manager

Safe Site Utility Services LLC•Longmont, CO

13h•$85,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Safe Site Utility Services is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for its Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) team. The role manages SUE projects and coordinates field crews, clients, utility owners, jurisdictions, and internal staff to deliver projects safely, accurately, on schedule, and within budget. Projects include utility records research, field designation, survey and data collection, Quality Level A test-hole coordination, mapping/CAD, and final deliverables. The position also supports quality assurance, safety compliance, project reviews, and coordination with CAD/mapping staff and the responsible professional engineer when engineering review, quality-level assignment, or stamped deliverables are needed. Travel to project sites throughout Colorado is required. A civil engineering degree is not required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in SUE, utility locating/designating, utility construction, survey, civil infrastructure, or a closely related field, with demonstrated project coordination or leadership experience.
Practical understanding of underground utility systems and utility investigation methods, including electromagnetic locating and GPR.
Working knowledge of SUE Quality Levels D, C, B, and A and the associated project workflow for collecting and delivering utility information.
Experience coordinating field crews, clients, utility owners, and jurisdictions.
Ability to read civil plans, utility plans, construction drawings, and project scope documents.
Proficiency with common project documentation and Microsoft Office tools.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Colorado.

Responsibilities

Manage SUE projects involving Quality Levels D, C, B, and A, including records research, field designation, survey/data collection, test-hole coordination, mapping/CAD, and final deliverables.
Develop project schedules, coordinate field crew assignments, and communicate daily priorities and changes to project teams.
Act as a primary client contact and communicate about project scope, schedule, access, constraints, deliverables, and status.
Coordinate with Colorado 811, utility owners, municipalities, agencies, and other jurisdictions regarding records, access, permits, and project requirements.
Track scope, budget, labor, subcontractors, and schedule; identify and communicate potential changes and risks.
Review field documentation, utility data, sketches, photos, mapping, and CAD deliverables for completeness and consistency before engineering review or client delivery.
Coordinate Quality Level A test-hole activities, including permitting, traffic control, hydrovac resources, restoration, and documentation.
Support quality assurance and compliance with company safety procedures and SUE operations.
Work with CAD/mapping staff and the responsible professional engineer when engineering review, quality-level assignment, or stamped deliverables are required.
Participate in project kickoff, progress, closeout, and post-project review meetings.