Description
Surveying And Mapping, LLCProject Manager - SUE
US-TN-Knoxville
Job ID: 25-7254
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
Knoxville
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
The SUE Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) projects from initiation through completion. This role ensures all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Serving as the primary liaison between SAM and our clients, the SUE Project Manager oversees both field and office teams while contributing to business development and staff growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead SUE projects from kickoff to completion, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and schedule
- Prepare and manage project proposals, contracts, budgets, schedules, and billings
- Sign and seal plats, field notes, and control drawings as required
- Plan staffing needs, allocate resources, and oversee multiple concurrent projects
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships; pursue new business opportunities
- Deliver project updates, technical reports, and presentations to clients and stakeholders
- Coordinate with sub-consultants, partners, and internal teams for seamless execution
- Monitor and report financial performance, including AR, WIP, and billing cycles
- Represent SAM at client meetings, industry events, and trade shows
- Support other operational teams and contribute to company-wide goals
Qualifications
- Previous industry related work experience in a professional or management capacity
- Knowledge of SUE practices and applicable standards (ASCE 38-22 preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships
- Proficiency with CAD, GIS, and utility data management platforms
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
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