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Subsurface Utility Engineering Manager Jobs in California

Luster National

Utilities Coordinator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$55 - $79/hr

Familiarity with owner's representative, program management, or construction management utility coordination practices. * Working knowledge of subsurface utility engineering quality levels under ASCE ...

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Luster National

Utilities Coordinator

San Francisco, CA

$55 - $79/hr

Familiarity with owner's representative, program management, or construction management utility coordination practices. * Working knowledge of subsurface utility engineering quality levels under ASCE ...

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What is the difference between Subsurface Utility Engineering Manager vs Utility Locator?

AspectSubsurface Utility Engineering ManagerUtility Locator
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in utility mapping or subsurface engineeringTraining in utility detection, certifications in utility locating
Work EnvironmentProject management, overseeing utility detection and mapping projectsFieldwork, locating underground utilities on-site
Employer & IndustryEngineering firms, construction, infrastructure projectsUtility companies, construction contractors

The Subsurface Utility Engineering Manager oversees utility detection projects, manages teams, and ensures accuracy in utility mapping. Utility Locators focus on field detection of underground utilities. While both roles require knowledge of utility detection, the manager has a broader scope including project management and coordination, whereas locators primarily perform on-site locating tasks.

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Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Project Manager

Gardena, CA • On-site

TERRACON
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$92K - $143K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Terracon rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description


Oversee projects related to Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Exploration. The Project Manager (PM) will oversee utility records review and documentation, and coordinate with survey crews, geophysical teams, and test holes. Geophysical or survey experience is preferred in-order to assist with coordination of primarily QLD through QLB designating activities. The PM will also assist with proposal writing and management. Define survey objectives, design survey approaches, coordinate with subcontractors, owners, clients, and internal teams. Results are incorporated into the planning, design and construction of vital infrastructure such as roads, tunnels, airports, industrial, and other facilities. All SUE projects would be performed in accordance with ASCE 38-22/02.
Responsibilities
  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
  • Mid-level SUE PM responsible for oversight of QLD through QLA activities on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the SUE processes, procedures, and standards.
  • Ensure project delivery and compliance with ASCE 38-22 standard.
  • Participates with more senior staff on large, more complex projects.
  • Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
  • Direct and supervise field staff to test and collect data and/or document site activities.
  • Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
  • Evaluates complex geophysical data and assembles in written reports.
  • Review final SUE drawing and report.
  • May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
  • May oversee work performed by lower level Geophysicists and Technicians.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in geophysics, engineering, surveying or related field.
  • Minimum 4 years experience with at least 2 years in the SUE field.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Must have one or on track to acquire one of the following licenses in the state of California: Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geophysicist (PGp), Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

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