SUE Field Supervisor

About the role

A hybrid position consisting of expected time spent split 80% field, 20% office. Responsible for managing and day-to-day operations of multiple field crews. Ensuring field teams adherence to AECOM’s strict guidelines for safety and quality. Responsible for creation, and maintenance of field crew schedule for field teams across numerous projects of diverse scope across multiple locations. Ensure adherence to field schedule to ensure projects are completed within communicated schedule/budget.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret utility drawings, as-builts, GIS Files and other forms of utility records data.
• Initiate, track, and process, and document utility records requests with various Utility One Call Centers and Utility Owners/Operators.
• Utilize a suite of advanced geophysical equipment (to include Ground Penetrating Radar), observational skills, and deductive reasoning to identify, designate and locate (vacuum excavation) all utilities within a requested job scope in accordance with American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 38-02 & 38-22.
• Utilize GPS and Total Station survey equipment in combination with Trimble Data Collectors and applications including Trimble Access and Trimble Mobile manager to survey utility features and line segments.
• Perform field audits on previously investigated utilities and/or collected field data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform QA/QC of SUE field data and performed by AECOM and its subcontractors.
• Troubleshoot technical problems in the field.
• Consistently and effectively communicate with field and office staff as well as Managers and Professionals in Charge to relay project information.
• Act as an advisor/mentor to junior field staff.
• Occasional interaction with clients, utility representatives, business owners and/or homeowners.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: BS Degree + 4 years of related experience OR AS Degree + 6 years of related experience OR High School + 8 years of related experience SUE and/or private utility locating experience equivalent with a demonstrated commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Experience and understanding of SUE practices and procedures in accordance with ASCE 38-02 & 38-22.
• Position requires frequent traveling to field locations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with pipe and cable locators such as Radio Detection RD and Vivax Metrotech vLoc Pro to designate all utility types t include EMS Marker Ball detection.
• Proficiency with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) such as Impulse Radar’s PinpointR GPR System.
• Advanced understanding of Surveying best practices, techniques, and equipment for Virtual Reference Station (VRS), Base Station and Total Station surveys.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite of applications to include Office, Excel, Teams, and Word.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS suite of services to include, Field Maps, Survey 123, and Workforce including documentation, implementation and trouble shooting.
• Proficiency in the safe operation of hydro/air vacuum excavation trucks and equipment.
• Detailed-oriented and ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude consistent with AECOM’s Core Values.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Ideal candidates will possess troubleshooting skills and be willing and able to learn new procedures and technologies.
• Ability to adhere to AECOM strict standards for safety and quality.
• OSHA 10/30 Course Completion Certification First Aid, CPR, or and/or AED training Certification.
• BAMI/UESI Utility Investigation School Completion Certification.
• Experience in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Open Roads.
• Familiarity with ASCE 75-22 - Standard Guideline for Recording and Exchanging Utility Infrastructure Data.

Skills

• Proficiency with advanced geophysical equipment (Ground Penetrating Radar).
• Surveying best practices, techniques, and equipment for Virtual Reference Station (VRS), Base Station and Total Station surveys.
• Microsoft 365 suite of applications (Office, Excel, Teams, and Word).
• ArcGIS suite of services (Field Maps, Survey 123, and Workforce).
• Proficiency in the safe operation of hydro/air vacuum excavation trucks and equipment.
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Open Roads).
• OSHA 10/30 Course Completion Certification First Aid, CPR, or and/or AED training Certification.
• BAMI/UESI Utility Investigation School Completion Certification.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

USD 75000 - USD 95000 - yearly

Schedule

Hybrid position consisting of expected time spent split 80% field, 20% office.