SUE Project Manager

LaBella Associates•Rochester, NY

22h

About The Position

LaBella is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary firm of architects, engineers, planners, surveyors, scientists, and technical professionals. The SUE Project Manager will lead Subsurface Utility Engineering projects and staff from the Rochester, NY or Buffalo, NY office. The role manages project financial performance and client relationships, oversees technical quality, and helps expand LaBella’s SUE services across the region. The successful candidate will bring practical SUE experience alongside project-management, leadership, and business-development capabilities. The position manages local SUE projects, training, and career development, as well as a portfolio of SUE and multidisciplinary projects. It oversees project schedules, budgets, staffing, client coordination, field and office operations, and QA/QC of final deliverables. The manager also contributes to business growth, corporate planning, technology assessments and maintenance, records management, staffing and performance processes, and project billing. Occasional overtime and travel to project sites may be needed to meet project requirements.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in surveying, engineering technology, civil engineering, geology, construction, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in SUE, utility locating, utility coordination, surveying, or related infrastructure work, including project-management and staff-leadership experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of SUE practices and collecting, evaluating, and depicting existing utility information, including Quality Levels D through A.
Experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, invoicing, and client expectations.
Demonstrated success preparing proposals, developing client relationships, and supporting business growth.
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
Proficiency with applicable CAD, GIS, survey, and utility-designating workflows.
Working knowledge of safe utility-designating and vacuum-excavation practices and applicable industry standards.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and ability to operate company vehicles.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, travel to project sites as needed, and work occasional overtime to meet project requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Civil 3D and GPS or survey-processing software.
Professional Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor, or other relevant professional licensure or certification.
Experience with utility conflict analysis, utility coordination, construction engineering or inspection, and multidisciplinary design projects.
Experience leading a SUE team, service line, or regional growth initiative.
OSHA, confined-space, traffic-control, or other relevant safety training.

Responsibilities

Manage local SUE projects, training, and career pathing.
Manage SUE and multidisciplinary project portfolios, including schedules, financials, project staff, and client interface.
Represent the land survey group on multidisciplinary project teams.
Oversee day-to-day field and office operations for multiple SUE projects.
Participate in weekly project-team scheduling and coordination meetings.
Perform QA/QC of final SUE deliverables.
Identify and cultivate new business opportunities within the geographic area.
Develop strategies to expand SUE services and work with the VP of Land Surveying Services and Business Development staff to implement them.
Collaborate with other disciplines to identify opportunities for survey services and prepare related proposals.
Participate in corporate strategic planning.
Complete needs assessments and recommend new technology; ensure existing technology is maintained.
Manage archiving of records.
Review and submit staff time sheets and monthly project billing.
Complete annual performance reviews for direct reports.
Recruit and support talent acquisition.
Perform other duties as assigned.