SUE Project Manager

				Overview:

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Project Manager to lead cutting-edge infrastructure projects that shape the future of our communities. In this pivotal role, you'll take charge of the full project lifecycle, from proposal through delivery; driving precision, innovation, and excellence in utility data collection and mapping.

As a leader within our SUE team, you'll manage talented professionals, build lasting client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate, high-quality results across transportation, municipal, and private development projects.

This is your opportunity to make an impact where it matters most - improving safety, reducing risk, and supporting critical infrastructure nationwide. Join a nationally recognized, growth-driven firm where your expertise will help power smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, we don't just design infrastructure, we uncover possibilities. Accelerate your success with us!

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

* Act as a mentor to junior staff.
* Work to ensure departmental coordination on projects.
* Coordinate with GDL to formulate & maintain department revenue budget/goal.
* Work with APM and Field Supervisor to develop and implement project schedules.
* Weekly review assigned staff field efforts and reports to ensure optimum utilization and recommend / manage issues related to not meeting billing goals/billable hours.
* Supervise staff and provide positive direction and constructive criticism.
* Train/instruct staff in proper job performance, set positive examples in behavior and work ethic.
* Prepare Proposals, Expression of Interest, and Work Authorizations for assigned projects in concert with APM, GDL, RDL.
* Maintain and utilize working knowledge of accepted discipline practice, scientific principles, regulatory programs, and field standards and practices in the execution of assigned work activities.
* Coordinate with departmental admin staff to organize and maintain proper filing of project and general information.
* Conformance to company standards.
* Prepare for and attend client/agency meetings with or without GDL/RDL to present information pertinent to the project.
* Strong oral and written client communication both internal and external.
* Works with Billing Managers to develop project invoices with accounting support.
* Identify opportunities to Cross Sell all our services.
* Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
* Ability to manage staff.
* Develop and apply knowledge and experience with preparing proposals, developing budgets, tracking budgets and the associated financial management skills necessary to run a team and monitor the performance of assigned projects. Provide clients with proper back-up data (designating reports, test hole reports, field sketches, CAD files, etc.).
* Coordinate overall department and personnel schedule, maintain frequently to ensure ability to respond to customer needs and potential new projects
* While maintaining regional focus, coordinate with Discipline Leader, Regional Director and other GDL's to assist with project efforts outside of the region when requested.
* Coordinate with local municipalities to obtain proper certs and permits for work in their jurisdictions.
* Review project requirements and determine ability to perform the required work and ability to dispatch personnel within the project schedule.
* Review contract documents and address concerns with GDL.
* Strive towards maintaining working backlog by searching for project leads, maintaining excellent client relations with existing customers and networking with potential new clients to develop opportunities.
* Work with other divisions to identify potential new project opportunities and "multi-lining" existing clients. Maintain good working relationships with department heads and in-house staff.
* Work with marketing and admin staff to develop & deploy marketing and advertising opportunities.
* Seek out opportunities for involvement with local industry groups, especially those that focus on engineering, construction, excavation, and utilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Provide performance goals for assigned staff and provide feedback to review job performance.
* Supervise staff and provide positive direction, constructive criticism and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary.
* Review plans, specifications, cost estimates, permits, and other contract documents.
* Manage project schedules, budgets, and QC/QA plans.
* Participate in group conference calls, coordination efforts and reporting.
* Manage staff and current projects to ensure effective and positive outcomes.
* Set positive examples in behavior and work ethic.
* Identify learning and training opportunities to improve staff effectiveness and foster pride in work product.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree Preferred, Strong SUE background.
* 5+ years of related experience at an Assistant PM or PM level.
* NYSDOT 18.2.1, 18.3.1, 18.6.1.
* Valid driver's license preferred, OSHA 10 & 30 Hour.
* Strong background in SUE (Performing/Managing ASCE compliant SUE).
* Extensive knowledge of ASCE 38, familiar with related standards; CGA, PHMSA, APWA.
* Ability to interpret plans, specifications and requirements for preparing SUE proposals and deliverables.
* Interpersonal skills, ability to effectively work well with and communicate with others.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to deliver technical presentations, educational/marketing discussions with new or prospective clients.
* Strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize and multi-task.
* Proficient in MS Office, BlueBeam, Field Aware and/or other related software.
* Excel in the ability to learn, apply and teach others technical skills and knowledge.
* Keen eye for detail.

Compensation: $110,300 to $158,300 per year (depending on qualifications)
			

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