SUE Project Manager

We are currently seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Project Manager in the West Palm Beach, FL Office. To lead the oversight of our projects related to Subsurface Utility Services. The candidate we seek must possess a minimum of 7 years of professional experience. You will be part of our Geospatial division in our 

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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• This person is responsible for the management of SUE projects including the phase/task management of the SUE/utility locating portion of multi-discipline projects and standalone SUE assignments.
• Developed SUE field associates by providing training, mentorship, and routine performance reviews to properly grow workforce.
• Major responsibilities include coordination and input on proposals, maintaining schedules, ensuring quality of the work, directing project efforts, meeting project financial objectives and maintaining client relationships.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, and surveyors to analyze, review and edit/correct collected data to ensure compliance with ASCE 38-22, project proposal requirements and client expectations.
• Maintain current familiarity with industry standard ASCE 38-22 designating and locating techniques, including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electronic cable and pipe locating equipment, and vacuum excavation systems.
• Assist leadership team with identifying new technologies and service offerings to grow our core SUE operation.
• Identify and attend appropriate industry and complimentary conferences to identify new opportunities, clients, and teaming partners.
• Oversee and manage ASCE 38-22 Quality Level A-D tasks as follows:
  • Project planning, field deployment, existing information assessment, and technology tools required to successfully execute utility designating and locating assignments.
  • Correlate visible utility facilities with existing utility records and field collected data.
  • Understand the utility coordination process, sources of record information, and possess the ability to read and interpret engineering design drawings.
• Perform quality control review of  project deliverables for compliance with the scope of work and client expectations.
• Track project financials and provide support on invoicing and collection activities as required.
• Participate in client meetings, conferences, seminars, and related business development initiatives.

• Bachelors Degree degree in construction/engineering or survey/geomatics field preferred.
• Minimum two years of SUE project management experience, with a minimum of five years of total progressive experience in field/office utility locating processes and procedures.
• Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) licensure or the ability to be licensed by the State of Florida is highly preferred, but not required.
• Experience with FDOT strongly preferred.
• Must be a team player with an attitude that fosters growth and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced results driven environment.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to travel on a limited basis.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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