SUE Project Manager

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Columbia, SC

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a SUE Project Manager to join our team in Columbia, SC. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Seven or more (7+) years of SUE experience including experience at the SUE party chief level, or related experience.
Knowledge of SUE management software.
Thorough knowledge of SUE designation, collection and reporting practices while adhering to ASCE-38-02 standards for all quality levels (A, B, C and D).
Thorough knowledge of field procedures for performing vacuum excavation (test holes), exploratory excavations, ground penetrating radar, concrete imaging and mapping and pipe thickness testing.
Experience with Temporary Traffic Control.

Nice To Haves

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) certification preferred.
Project management experience preferred.
MOT certified preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and technical coordination of projects and field crews to ensure successful project completion, on time and within allocated budget.
Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution.
Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution.
Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
Assist with SUE equipment, software and vehicle acquisition.
Assist with staffing needs.
Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to identify and establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients to secure repeat business.
Consult and coordinate with clients and contractors, as well as other internal departments such as engineering and planning, to meet project requirements.
Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish budgets and schedules.
Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions, such as, but not limited to, technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
Oversee all SUE activities, including review of all project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
Provide day-to-day assistance to SUE crews in the field and/or SUE CAD technicians, often by telephone.
Gather any information needed by staff and communicate promptly.
Define the scope of multiple, complex projects and develop plan to accomplish SUE projects.
Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules.
Compile project status reports, calculations and maintain records essential to SUE operations.
Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation, review job cost sheets/prepare monthly billings and collect outstanding monies due from assigned clients.
Participate in and formulate marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
Serve as primary project point of contact to coordinate SUE services between SUE Party Chief and the client.
Procure and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment needed by SUE crews and ensure that SUE trucks are properly maintained.
Assist with SUE quality control and assurance.