Senior SUE Manager - Fleming Island, FL Land Operations

We are looking for a Senior SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) Project Manager with 10+ years of SUE project management experience, with a minimum of 15+ years of total progressive experience in field/office utility locating processes and procedures in our Fleming Island, FL office.

WGI is an award-winning national consulting firm providing land planning, civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation, geospatial services, and parking solutions, with our corporate headquarters in West Palm Beach, FL. The firm has offices throughout the U.S. and provides a comprehensive range of infrastructure services to a diverse client base in over 30 states. We are seeking a Project Manager with 10+ years of experience to join our Geospatial Division in our Jacksonville (Fleming Island), FL, office.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation's top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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This person is responsible for the management of (SUE) projects including planning, schedules, and coordinates field crews and work to meet scope of the phase/task management of the SUE/utility locating portion of multi-discipline projects and standalone SUE assignments.

Coordination and input on proposals, business development, maintaining schedules, ensuring quality of the work, directing project efforts, meeting project financial objectives and maintaining client relationships;
• Directs, trains and supervises SUE associates assigned to Florida SUE Service Group;
• Coordinate with other WGI Project Managers, engineers and surveyors to analyze, review and edit/correct collected data to ensure compliance with ASCE 38-02, project proposal requirements and client expectations;
• Maintain current familiarity with industry standard ASCE 38-02 designating and locating techniques, including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electronic cable and pipe locating equipment, and vacuum excavation systems;
• Oversee and manage ASCE 38-02 Quality Level A-D risks as follows:
  • Project planning, field deployment, existing information assessment, and technology tools required to successfully execute utility designating and locating assignments;
  • Correlate visible utility facilities with existing utility records and field collected data;
  • Understand the utility coordination process, sources of record information, and possess the ability to read and interpret engineering design drawings;
• Review project deliverables for compliance with the scope of work and client expectations;
• Track project financials and provide support on invoicing and collection activities as required;
• Participate in client meetings, conferences, seminars, and related business development initiatives;
• Assists senior management in developing and maintaining relationships with existing and new clients; directs;
• Business development and SUE production in Florida and Georgia;
• Work closely with SUE staff nationally to coordinate and promote shared resources;
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in construction/engineering or survey/geomatics field preferred;
• 10+ years of SUE project management experience, with a minimum of 15+ years of total progressive experience in field/office utility locating processes and procedures;
• DOT experience strongly preferred;
• Team player with an attitude that fosters growth and teamwork;
• Demonstrated leadership skills to manage multiple SUE staff, designators, vacuum excavation crews, and SUE CAD technicians to deliver on large scale multi-discipline projects and continuing SUE services contracts;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated success in business development, marketing, and networking;
• Successful experience in contract negotiations, budgets, and fee estimates;
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced result driven environment;
• Must have valid driver's license and ability to travel overnight as needed to support SUE growth, regional oversight, client service, and networking.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team please forward resume which must include salary history and a cover letter outlining how your background and experience relate to the position. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an outstanding work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

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All third-party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.