SUE Project Manager - TranSystems Corporation

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do:

Works with the SUE Department lead to provide subsurface utility engineering (SUE) activities. Provides oversight and quality control on projects throughout the Transystems organization.   Primary role also includes directing and scheduling field and office staff on SUE assignments and assisting with field operations and mapping as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Lead SUE projects including project planning, execution, and quality control to ensure client expectations, budgets, and schedules are met.
• Provide client coordination to provide recommendations on project requirements
• Responsible for resource allocation, equipment maintenance, and team scheduling
• Responsible for client satisfaction through timely submission of high-quality SUE projects.
• Responsible for training field staff in equipment operation, maintenance, and calibration.
• Provides direction for field staff procedures and methods in conjunction with the SUE Department Lead
• Leads SUE field health and safety compliance in conjunction with SUE Department Lead
• Performs and leads others performing SUE data processing, reporting and mapping.
• Prepare Proposals (estimates & scope) for in house disciplines as well as existing and new clients.
• Manage monthly billing process.
• Directs the preparation of SUE maps, plans, and exhibits.
• Maintain records, prepare reports and prepares correspondence as needed related to the completion of work assignments.
• Conform, in all respects, with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and adhere to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

What you bring to our firm:

• A minimum of 10 years SUE experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Proficiency with programs on AutoCAD and/or MicroStation platforms.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to make decision in a timely manner
• Knowledge of ASCE 38-22
• Skilled at preparing SUE drawings and reports.
• Ability to handle and manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks.
• Ability to coordinate and direct multiple SUE crews and SUE office technicians.
• Operate standard office equipment (i.e., personal computer, plotter, facsimile, copy machine, etc.)
• Proficiency with electromagnetic locating equipment and ground penetrating radar
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• DOT experience is a plus
• Industrial site experience is a plus
• Experience in land surveying is a plus

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
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Working Conditions:

• Work in outdoor environment 90% of the time.
• Moderate noise level
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time.

Featured Benefits: 

• Access to company vehicle provided for inspection work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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