Subsurface Utility Engineering Team Leader & Project Manager

SGM

$95K — $114K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management experience in the Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) industry.
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with stakeholders.
  • Flexibility for in-state travel as needed.
  • Desire to live and work in Western Colorado.
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D and utility locate software like PointMan.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the SUE team, focusing on their professional growth and workload management.
  • Provide daily guidance and oversight as an 'on-the-ground' leader.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for geophysical tools and methods, ensuring compliance with Colorado SUE law.
  • Offer technical and creative contributions during project concept development and reviews.
  • Oversee quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) for SUE projects and deliverables.
  • Drive business development by creating plans and proposals to expand SGM's market presence.
  • Manage client relations to ensure timely and high-quality service.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • 401k with employer match for retirement savings.
  • Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick leave.
  • 8 paid holidays and incentive compensation bonuses.
Full Job Description
Job Title

Subsurface Utility Engineering Team Leader & Project Manager

Location

Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering - Civil

Job Type

Full-Time

Travel

Salary Grade

Job Description

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Project Manager / Team Leader

SGM is seeking a full-time Subsurface Utility Engineering Project Manager / Team Lead in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This is a unique opportunity to lead SGM's SUE practice, grow and develop a team, and establish yourself as a market-leading expert in the SUE field.

SGM offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision coverage, employer paid STD/LTD/Life, HSA/FSA plans, 401k employer match, parental leave, vacation & sick leave, 8 paid holidays, and incentive compensation bonuses. Benefits may be prorated for part-time employees. This position will be posted until filled but no sooner than three days from now.

JOB DUTIES:

Lead, develop, and grow the SUE team including oversight and responsibility for the team's professional development, workload management, and overall employee experience.
  • Be an effective "on-the-ground" leader, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and oversight.
  • Act as subject-matter-expert for geophysical tools and methods for SUE work, ensuring projects meet Colorado SUE law.
  • Offer significant technical and creative input during concept development and review phases of projects.
  • Provide oversight and QAQC on SUE projects and deliverables.
  • Expand SGM's footprint in the market by leading the production of business development plans and proposals.
  • Be a pro-active client service manager, ensuring clients receive timely, high-quality service.
  • Team with Business Sector Leader to establish, communicate, and track financial goals.
  • Will perform field locate tasks or coordinate with subconsultants dependent on applicants' skills & team structure


Salary is DOE:

Project Manager 5-15 years: $95,700-$114,300

Senior Project Manager 12-30 years: $108,200-$139,000

Professional Engineer 4-10 years: $89,600-$115,600

Professional Engineer 8-15 years: $105,400-$131,300

Professional Engineer 12-22 years: $120,500-$153,300

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Prior project management experience in the SUE industry
  • Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate and communicate with all internal and external project stakeholders.
  • Flexibility for some in-state travel as needed.
  • Strong desire to live, work, and play in western Colorado.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Prior experience at a SUE firm in Colorado.
  • Proficiency with Civil 3D.
  • Proficiency with PointMan or similar Utility Locate Software
  • Proficiency & Knowledge of Pipe & Cable Locators, GPR, or other Geophysical Tools
  • PLS or Field Survey experience and Data Management (GIS/Trimble).
  • PE - Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Colorado
  • Demonstrated involvement in professional organizations and community outreach.


SGM is seeking applicants who have the desire to provide quality service, enjoy working in a team atmosphere, and want to be a part of a company that finds as much value in their employees as they do their clients.

At SGM, we are a company that believes in fostering personal growth, encourages collaboration, and offers merits for a job well done. We offer a competitive pay scale, vacation time, health care coverage, and other reward programs to our staff.

SGM is a thriving full-service multidisciplinary engineering, consulting, and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. SGM currently employs over 100 people in various positions. We love where we live, work, and play. We are nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Western Colorado. SGM's success is built upon strong long-standing relationships with a solid base of municipal, special district, state and federal government, and private sector clients. SGM delivers responsive service and high-quality solutions in the areas of water and wastewater, water resources, transportation, structural, municipal, and civil/site development engineering. SGM also boasts a full-service land surveying practice and an MEP Team, delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy consulting services. SGM is headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Aspen, Salida, Durango, Gunnison, Grand Junction, and Meeker.

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