SUE Project Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Melville, NY
1,001-5,000 employees
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Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Project Manager to lead cutting-edge infrastructure projects that shape the future of our communities. In this pivotal role, you’ll take charge of the full project lifecycle, from proposal through delivery; driving precision, innovation, and excellence in utility data collection and mapping. As a leader within our SUE team, you’ll manage talented professionals, build lasting client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate, high-quality results across transportation, municipal, and private development projects. This is your opportunity to make an impact where it matters most - improving safety, reducing risk, and supporting critical infrastructure nationwide. Join a nationally recognized, growth-driven firm where your expertise will help power smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions. At Colliers Engineering & Design, we don’t just design infrastructure, we uncover possibilities. Accelerate your success with us!

  • Act as a mentor to junior staff.
  • Work to ensure departmental coordination on projects.
  • Coordinate with GDL to formulate & maintain department revenue budget/goal.
  • Work with APM and Field Supervisor to develop and implement project schedules.
  • Weekly review assigned staff field efforts and reports to ensure optimum utilization and recommend / manage issues related to not meeting billing goals/billable hours.
  • Supervise staff and provide positive direction and constructive criticism.
  • Train/instruct staff in proper job performance, set positive examples in behavior and work ethic.
  • Prepare Proposals, Expression of Interest, and Work Authorizations for assigned projects in concert with APM, GDL, RDL.
  • Maintain and utilize working knowledge of accepted discipline practice, scientific principles, regulatory programs, and field standards and practices in the execution of assigned work activities.
  • Coordinate with departmental admin staff to organize and maintain proper filing of project and general information.
  • Conformance to company standards.
  • Prepare for and attend client/agency meetings with or without GDL/RDL to present information pertinent to the project.
  • Strong oral and written client communication both internal and external.
  • Works with Billing Managers to develop project invoices with accounting support.
  • Identify opportunities to Cross Sell all our services.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
  • Ability to manage staff.
  • Develop and apply knowledge and experience with preparing proposals, developing budgets, tracking budgets and the associated financial management skills necessary to run a team and monitor the performance of assigned projects. Provide clients with proper back-up data (designating reports, test hole reports, field sketches, CAD files, etc.).
  • Coordinate overall department and personnel schedule, maintain frequently to ensure ability to respond to customer needs and potential new projects
  • While maintaining regional focus, coordinate with Discipline Leader, Regional Director and other GDL’s to assist with project efforts outside of the region when requested.
  • Coordinate with local municipalities to obtain proper certs and permits for work in their jurisdictions.
  • Review project requirements and determine ability to perform the required work and ability to dispatch personnel within the project schedule.
  • Review contract documents and address concerns with GDL.
  • Strive towards maintaining working backlog by searching for project leads, maintaining excellent client relations with existing customers and networking with potential new clients to develop opportunities.
  • Work with other divisions to identify potential new project opportunities and “multi-lining” existing clients. Maintain good working relationships with department heads and in-house staff.
  • Work with marketing and admin staff to develop & deploy marketing and advertising opportunities.
  • Seek out opportunities for involvement with local industry groups, especially those that focus on engineering, construction, excavation, and utilities.
  • Provide performance goals for assigned staff and provide feedback to review job performance.
  • Supervise staff and provide positive direction, constructive criticism and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Review plans, specifications, cost estimates, permits, and other contract documents.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and QC/QA plans.
  • Participate in group conference calls, coordination efforts and reporting.
  • Manage staff and current projects to ensure effective and positive outcomes.
  • Set positive examples in behavior and work ethic.
  • Identify learning and training opportunities to improve staff effectiveness and foster pride in work product.
  • Bachelor’s Degree Preferred, Strong SUE background.
  • 5+ years of related experience at an Assistant PM or PM level.
  • NYSDOT 18.2.1, 18.3.1, 18.6.1.
  • Valid driver’s license preferred, OSHA 10 & 30 Hour.
  • Strong background in SUE (Performing/Managing ASCE compliant SUE).
  • Extensive knowledge of ASCE 38, familiar with related standards; CGA, PHMSA, APWA.
  • Ability to interpret plans, specifications and requirements for preparing SUE proposals and deliverables.
  • Interpersonal skills, ability to effectively work well with and communicate with others.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to deliver technical presentations, educational/marketing discussions with new or prospective clients.
  • Strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  • Proficient in MS Office, BlueBeam, Field Aware and/or other related software.
  • Excel in the ability to learn, apply and teach others technical skills and knowledge.
  • Keen eye for detail.
  • 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
  • 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
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