Boston University

SUE Project Manager

Boston University$95K — $130K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10+ years in Subsurface Utility Engineering or utility mapping
  • Experience managing SUE projects from proposal to closeout
  • Strong knowledge of ASCE 38 utility quality levels
  • Ability to review data for consistency and accuracy
  • Experience with design engineers and utility owners
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage SUE projects end-to-end, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
  • Lead proposal development and client presentations
  • Oversee utility designation and test hole operations on-site
  • Ensure compliance with ASCE 38 and industry best practices
  • Coordinate with engineers and utility owners throughout the project
  • Implement and enforce QA/QC procedures for data and CAD deliverables
  • Mentor and develop SUE technicians and junior staff

Benefits

  • Support for professional licensure and continuing education
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth options
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary: The SUE Project Manager will lead utility investigations across a portfolio of transportation and infrastructure projects. You'll own projects from proposal through final deliverables, managing field crews, client relationships, and technical quality in accordance with ASCE 38 standards (Quality Levels A, B, C, & D). This is a hands-on leadership role-you'll mentor staff, shape workflows, and serve as the technical point of contact for clients and design partners.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Manage SUE projects end-to-end: scopes, schedules, budgets, and final deliverables
  • Lead or contribute to proposal development and client presentations
  • Oversee utility designation and test hole operations in the field
  • Ensure compliance with ASCE 38 and industry best practices across all work products
  • Coordinate with engineers, survey teams, and utility owners throughout project lifecycle
  • Implement and enforce QA/QC procedures for field data and CAD deliverables
  • Ability to read and interpret utility company records/plans
  • Possess and maintain utility records contacts for records research
  • Review utility mapping for accuracy and continuity
  • Mentor and develop SUE technicians and junior project staff
  • Prepare technical reports
  • Manage multiple SUE crews and subcontractors across concurrent projects


Nonessential functions and responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Required Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 8-10+ years of experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering or utility mapping
  • Demonstrated experience managing SUE projects from proposal through closeout
  • Strong working knowledge of ASCE 38 utility quality levels
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing data for consistency and accuracy
  • Experience coordinating with design engineers, survey teams, and utility owners
  • Strong communication, client-facing, and leadership skills


Preferred Experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
  • Experience on DOT or municipal infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of utility designation equipment and field techniques
  • Experience managing multiple crews and subcontractors simultaneously
  • Experience in Microstation ORD or Autodesk AutoCAD


Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
  • Support for PE/PLS licensure and continuing education
  • A growing team with real opportunities for advancement
  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
  • And more...
  • Benefits | JMT


Compensation for this position is $95,000 - $130,000/annually, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

To Apply

Submit your resume which details your SUE experience. We review applications on a rolling basis.

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About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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