SUE Project Manager - SAM, LLC

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

We are seeking an experienced Subsurface Utility Engineer (SUE) Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a strong network of contacts in the industry, capable of managing all aspects of SUE projects from initiation to delivery. You will act as the CEO of your projects, driving business development, project execution, quality assurance, and team management.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of SUE projects, ensuring they meet client expectations, budget, and schedule requirements
• Coordinate with clients to understand project requirements, deliverables, and timelines
• Oversee the setup and mobilization of projects, including resource allocation, equipment procurement, and scheduling

Business Development:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, private engineering firms, and major utility providers
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the company's project portfolio
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to promote services and capabilities

Team Leadership:

• Manage and mentor project teams, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and performance
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, providing guidance and support to ensure project success
• Conduct regular team meetings to review project progress, address challenges, and celebrate achievements

Quality Assurance and Control:

• Implement and oversee QA/QC processes to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and reliability in project deliverables

• Industry related work experience in a professional or management capacity
• Strong proficiency with or understanding of tools such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, Geopack
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly define assignments/deliverables to team members
• Ability to oversee, mentor and motivate a project team
• Ability to meet or exceed aggressive deadlines while maintaining teamwork and collaboration with others
• Professional License or ability to get licensed quickly preferred

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.  SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.