SUE Project Manager

Astra Surveying is a rapidly growing full-service surveying company working throughout Florida. We are seeking a dynamic team member to head and develop our S.U.E. division. We are offering a relocation bonus, or reimbursement for the right candidate. The candidate will have the option of working from any of our offices in Jacksonville, Orlando or Tampa.

This position will:

• SUE Director will supervise utility related projects using existing knowledge and experience in project management, production management, staffing needs and client coordination.
• QA/QC all work performed by staff.
• Support Project Managers and Engineers with engineering design or coordination tasks for various projects.
• Apply technical expertise and be able to work with a project team on conventional and unconventional projects.
• Identify existing utilities, establish contact with the utility companies, and attend utility meetings.
• Act as a mentor to junior staff
• Attend meetings with individual utility companies and on-site field visits.
• Administer S.U.E. related contracts and manage projects, interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments.
• Knowledge of utility investigation technologies, such as geophysics, vacuum excavation, and records research preferred.
• Work with multiple clients, utility companies, various pipeline companies, as well as state agencies and municipalities.
• Increase client base and generate repeat business from existing clients, develop opportunity leads and serve in leadership roles to prepare proposal and fee estimates.

Job Description:

• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.
• Administer S.U.E. related contracts and manage projects, interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments.
• Coordinate Schedules and assign work to meet project completion dates.
• Plan and develop S.U.E. projects utilizing the expertise necessary to complete unique and challenging projects.
• This includes the exploration of the subject area, investigating and developing novel concepts and approaches.
• Developing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and quality control for S.U.E. projects from the proposal stage through final deliverables
• Responsible for the consistent monitoring and safety coordination of all S.U.E. efforts
• Extensive knowledge of electromagnetic designation equipment and Ground Penetrating Radar
• Basic technical knowledge of CADD systems; including MicroStation, Geopak, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Develop approach and workflows to meet client's needs for each new project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience.
• Appropriate professional certification preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Excellent Compensation Package:

• Competitive Salary
• Sign-on bonus
• Company truck and fuel card
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD
• 401k with immediate 100% vested company match
• Immediate PTO time
• Paid Holidays

Watson Civil Construction is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. DWFP and EEO employer.