ESP Associates is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Project Manager to lead and develop our SUE team consisting of field crews and supporting technical staff in our Raleigh, NC office.
Responsibilities
Initiate and maintain contact with key personnel and officials of organizations and companies. This includes coordinating with municipalities to obtain proper certifications/permits, and maintaining/developing client relationships.
Plan, organize, train, and supervise crews, technicians and other staff members.
Administer contracts and manage projects, interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.
Schedule and assign work to meet completion date.
Plan and develop SUE projects with unique or controversial problems, explore subject area, investigate and develop novel concepts and approaches.
Developing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule and quality control for SUE projects from the proposal stage through final deliverables, specifically for NCDOT.
Planning of SUE crew schedules and coordination with other departments to ensure the proper allocation of personnel and resources to meet project deadlines.
Responsible for safety coordination of SUE effort.
Qualifications
6+ years of experience in SUE with at least 5 years of experience managing SUE crews.
Ability to designate all utilities using surface geophysical equipment, including RF Pipe and Cable Locators, Ground Penetrating Radar, and electromagnetic induction devices.
Experience operating and maintaining a vacuum excavation truck.
Ability to generate revenue through existing client base and new business development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to prioritize work with tight deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills that allow you to effectively and professionally interact with clients, authorities having jurisdiction and the public.
Excellent financial management skills
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with tight deadlines and ability to adjust to project priorities and demands of multiple clients
Must be able to work flexible hours (travel will be required).
Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Corporate Information
ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.
Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 194 on the 2024 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2024 ranking of 30.
ESP Offers An Excellent Employee Benefits Package Including
Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)