SUE Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Spartanburg, SC

2d•$85,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT), a 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, provides multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is seeking a seasoned project manager to help lead its Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) team, which is known for technical rigor and trusted client relationships. The role offers leadership responsibility, exposure to complex, high-profile projects, and a path toward senior- and principal-level advancement. The SUE Project Manager leads utility investigations across transportation and infrastructure projects, owning work from proposal through final deliverables. The position manages field crews, client relationships, and technical quality in accordance with ASCE 38 standards across Quality Levels A, B, C, and D. It also involves mentoring staff, shaping workflows, and serving as a technical point of contact for clients and design partners. Compensation is $85,000 to $145,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. Immigration sponsorship or support, including H-1B and F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, is unavailable except for qualified candidates eligible for TN visa classification.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret utility company records and plans.
Ability to maintain utility records contacts for records research.

Responsibilities

Manage SUE projects end-to-end, including 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 work products.
Coordinate with engineers, survey teams, and utility owners throughout the project lifecycle.
Implement and enforce quality assurance and quality control procedures for field data and CAD deliverables.
Read and interpret utility company records and plans.
Maintain utility records contacts for records research.
Review utility mapping for accuracy and continuity.
Mentor and develop SUE technicians and junior project staff.
Prepare technical reports.
Manage multiple SUE crews and subcontractors across concurrent projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.