Project Manager, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

The SUE Project Manager is responsible for managing subsurface utility engineering and utility coordination projects from initial planning through design and construction. This position leads project scope schedule budget staffing technical execution quality control client communication and coordination with utility owners and project stakeholders. The Project Manager will oversee the development and delivery of Quality Level D through Quality Level A SUE services and lead utility coordination efforts to identify evaluate and resolve utility conflicts. The successful candidate may be a licensed Professional Engineer or an experienced non-licensed utility professional; however both candidates must demonstrate the technical knowledge leadership ability and experience necessary to independently manage SUE and utility coordination assignments. This position will also support client development proposal preparation staff development and the continued growth of the firms SUE and utility coordination practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage SUE and utility coordination projects from scope development and fee preparation through final delivery and project closeout.
• Establish project scope schedule budget staffing needs deliverables quality requirements and communication protocols.
• Direct the execution of SUE services in accordance with applicable standards including ASCE 38-22 and client-specific requirements.
• Plan and oversee Quality Level D records research Quality Level C surface-feature surveys Quality Level B utility designating and Quality Level A test-hole investigations.
• Develop SUE work plans that support design milestones and provide utility information in time for critical design decisions.
• Coordinate field crews engineers designers and specialty service providers.
• Review utility records field data survey information test-hole data utility mapping reports and other technical deliverables for completeness and consistency.
• Establish and implement project-specific quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Lead coordination with utility owners public agencies design teams contractors property owners and other project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain utility contact lists records-request logs utility conflict matrices action-item logs meeting minutes and project correspondence.
• Identify potential utility conflicts and work with the design team and utility owners to evaluate avoidance minimization protection accommodation or relocation strategies.
• Coordinate utility adjustment requirements relocation concepts schedules cost estimates agreements permitting right-of-way needs and construction sequencing as applicable.
• Facilitate utility coordination meetings and clearly communicate responsibilities decisions deadlines and unresolved issues.
• Track project progress budgets labor utilization subcontractor costs invoicing accruals earned revenue and estimates to complete.
• Identify changes in scope schedule or level of effort and prepare amendments or additional-service requests when appropriate.
• Proactively identify project risks resolve technical and coordination issues and develop contingency plans.
• Prepare and deliver progress reports technical memoranda proposals presentations and other project documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain responsive professional communication throughout the project.
• Delegate work to appropriate team members and hold staff and subcontractors accountable for assigned responsibilities.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Support workload planning and coordination across multiple offices and project teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients utility owners teaming partners and subconsultants.
• Assist with the development and implementation of SUE and utility coordination procedures standards templates training and best practices.
• Perform occasional field visits to assess project conditions support field operations meet with stakeholders and verify that work is being performed in accordance with project requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• At least ten years of experience in the field of subsurface utility engineering and/or utility coordination
• PE license and 6 years of experience may substitute

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing SUE and utility coordination assignments for TxDOT municipalities counties transit agencies river authorities or other Texas public agencies and private clients.
• Knowledge of utility accommodation utility coordination and right-of-way processes.
• Experience with utility conflict matrices utility engineering investigations utility adjustment concepts relocation schedules and agreements.
• Experience managing Quality Level B designating and Quality Level A test-hole efforts including traffic control permitting and surveying.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D MicroStation/OpenRoads ArcGIS and related design or document-management platforms.
• Experience supporting business development client relationships proposal preparation fee negotiations and project interviews.
• Experience developing SUE or utility coordination procedures quality-control processes training materials or technical standards.

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