SUE Project Manager

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!

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.

• 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: $115,500 to $165,900 per year (depending on qualifications)

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!