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.
• 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

• 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.
• Frequent traveling to field locations.
• Lifting equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Frequent outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions.
• Daily walking several miles to perform job duties.
• Frequent outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites.

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 Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
• Surveying best practices, techniques, and equipment.
• Microsoft 365 suite of applications.
• ArcGIS suite of services.
• Hydro/air vacuum excavation truck and equipment.
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software.
• OSHA 10/30 Course Completion Certification.
• BAMI/UESI Utility Investigation School Completion Certification.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Pay

USD 75000 - USD 95000 - yearly

Schedule

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