Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Group Leader

About the role

As the Boca SUE Group Leader, you will manage the local Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) operations within DRMP’s Boca Raton office.

Responsibilities

• Cost estimating, proposal drafting, scope and fee negotiation of SUE projects and tasks.
• Oversight of SUE Field Coordinator, technical personnel, and subcontractors to complete all aspects of SUE projects within DRMP’s Orlando office range.
• Maintain a list of backlogged projects with priorities for scheduling.
• Advise SUE Field Coordinator of priorities and approve field schedules and crew make-up.
• Assist SUE Field Coordinator in cooperation with Survey Field Coordinator to ensure prompt data collection of SUE data.
• Ensure delivery of collected SUE data to proper office staff for production of deliverables.
• Communicate deliverables with clients/customers and follow up on queries regarding customer satisfaction and contract completeness.
• Monitor project budgets and perform invoice reviews.
• Coordinate and assist with SUE Group Leaders in other territories, including maintaining schedules, backlog tracking, and sharing personnel and equipment availability.
• Manage training and support for field personnel to enhance quality of service and workflow efficiencies.
• Maintain relationships with current clients and identify prospective clients in untapped market sectors in conjunction with local project managers and Division/Assistant Division Lead (e.g., presentations, white papers, and value engineering studies).
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary units to fulfill project needs and integrate technological advancements to maintain and enhance workflow processes of SUE operations and deliverables (e.g., leverage GIS/CAD Techs to implement field efficiencies, data security, and alternate deliverable options).
• Maintain and assist with standardization of QA/QC processes across territories to adhere to company requirements, industry guidelines, and best practices.
• Assist with financial projections, book of business backlog, and equipment inventory of DRMP’s Surveying and Mapping/Geospatial group.
• Assist Utility Coordination efforts in conjunction with project engineers to adhere to the statutory process of utility certification on FDOT projects.
• Perform annual employee performance reviews and coach personnel on career tracks.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years in the Subsurface Utility Engineering profession.
• Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history.
• Successful history of project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of SUE geophysical designating, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and vacuum excavation equipment and methodologies.
• Knowledge of CADD systems, including MicroStation, Geopak, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account

Eligible for sign-on bonus.