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SUE Project Coordinator I

McKim & Creed, Inc.
Department: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

Position Summary

The SUE Project Coordinator I supports the planning and execution of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) projects, coordinating field operations and ensuring accurate detection, documentation, and mapping of underground utilities. This entry-to-mid-level role works under the direction of a SUE Project Manager or SUE Lead and contributes to quality, safety, and schedule compliance across assigned task orders. 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day field activities for SUE projects, including scheduling crews, mobilizing equipment, and supporting timely project delivery 
• Perform and support Quality Level A and B (QL-A and QL-B) utility investigations using geophysical detection technologies, including electromagnetic designation and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) 
• Identify, locate, and map underground utilities in accordance with CI/ASCE 38-02 standards 
• Oversee and support SUE technicians in identifying marked utilities, structures, and control points on plans, maps, and in the field
• Supervise operator-level maintenance on assigned company tools and equipment 
• Maintain accurate recording of data for marked utilities, structures, and control points in the field
• Support the operation of vacuum trucks and related tools and equipment, including jackhammers, pogo-tampers, concrete saws, core saw, compressor blowers, vacuum hoses, air lances, and hand tools 
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, clients, and local agencies to communicate project status and address field conditions 
• Assist with QA/QC review of field data and documentation to uphold McKim & Creed quality standards 
• Support records research (QL-D) and utility surveying (QL-C) activities as needed 

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in utility locating, subsurface utility engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with 811 one-call systems and utility locate protocols

Skills and Competencies:

• Working knowledge of geophysical detection equipment, including GPR and electromagnetic locators 
• Ability to read and interpret utility plans, as-built records, and GIS data
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate among multiple stakeholders 
• Proficiency in or willingness to learn GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS Pro) and field data collection tools
• Commitment to safety protocols and quality standards in field operations 

Preferred:

• NULCA Certification in EM & Ground Penetrating Radar
• Familiarity with CI/ASCE 38-02 Quality Level standards

• Existing relationships with utility owners, DOT agencies, municipalities, or contractors that could support future client development

Physical Requirements:

This position requires regular fieldwork, including outdoor work in varying weather conditions, operation of vacuum excavation equipment, and physical activity associated with utility locating and excavation support.

WHAT WE OFFER: Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, you will be joining a company that puts its employees first. Here are a few compelling reasons to join the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on communities we serve, which is most likely a community you live in.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, McKim & Creed is where you want to be.

 McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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