SUE Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson • Full-time • Virginia Beach, VA, US • 2w ago

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

About Us

Our SUE team is known for technical rigor and trusted relationships with clients—and we’re looking for a seasoned project manager to help lead its next chapter. This role offers genuine leadership responsibility, exposure to complex high-profile projects, and a clear path toward senior and principal-level advancement.

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 Skills

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.