Director of SUE - Mid AtlanticSurveying And Mapping, LLC
Job Summary
Surveying And Mapping, LLC
Director of SUE - Mid Atlantic
US-VA-Gainesville
Job ID: 26-7456
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
NoVA
Overview
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Responsibilities
The Director of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) oversees the operations, performance, and strategic growth of the SUE department across the Mid-Atlantic region (VA, MD, DE, DC, PA, WV, NJ). This role provides leadership to multidisciplinary SUE teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality utility engineering services, consistent safety practices, and efficient project execution. The Director of SUE drives operational excellence, staff development, client satisfaction, and market expansion while aligning departmental goals with overall company strategy.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrates strong leadership, technical expertise in SUE practices, and the ability to inspire and guide teams toward operational and strategic success.Department Operations and LeadershipLead day-to-day operations of the SUE department, ensuring efficient use of personnel, equipment, and resourcesEstablish staffing plans, workflows, and utilization strategies to support project delivery and growthDevelop and implement standardized procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and qualityOversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, safety plans, and QA/QC processesEnsure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirementsProject Management and Technical OversightProvide technical oversight and guidance on SUE services including QL-A, QL-B, utility designation, vacuum excavation, GPR, and survey integrationMonitor key performance metrics to ensure productivity, profitability, and risk mitigationSupport complex or high-profile projects with technical review and problem resolutionEnsure adherence to industry best practices and evolving SUE standardsClient Relations and Business DevelopmentBuild and maintain strong client relationships to drive satisfaction and repeat businessPartner with executive and business development teams to identify and pursue new SUE opportunitiesSupport proposal development, scope definition, pricing strategies, and client presentationsRepresent the company at client meetings, industry events, conferences, and trade shows Team Leadership and DevelopmentRecruit, mentor, and develop SUE leadership, project managers, and technical staffFoster a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused team cultureSupport career development, training initiatives, and succession planningAlign staffing resources with current workloads and future growth initiativesStrategic Planning and Cross-Functional CollaborationAlign SUE department goals with company-wide strategies and regional growth plansCollaborate with Survey, GIS, BIM/LiDAR, and other service lines to deliver integrated solutionsIdentify opportunities to optimize workflows, technology, and resource allocationContribute to long-term strategic planning and expansion of SUE services across multiple markets
Qualifications
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Director of SUE - Mid Atlantic
US-VA-Gainesville
Job ID: 26-7456
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
NoVA
Overview
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Responsibilities
The Director of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) oversees the operations, performance, and strategic growth of the SUE department across the Mid-Atlantic region (VA, MD, DE, DC, PA, WV, NJ). This role provides leadership to multidisciplinary SUE teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality utility engineering services, consistent safety practices, and efficient project execution. The Director of SUE drives operational excellence, staff development, client satisfaction, and market expansion while aligning departmental goals with overall company strategy.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrates strong leadership, technical expertise in SUE practices, and the ability to inspire and guide teams toward operational and strategic success.Department Operations and LeadershipLead day-to-day operations of the SUE department, ensuring efficient use of personnel, equipment, and resourcesEstablish staffing plans, workflows, and utilization strategies to support project delivery and growthDevelop and implement standardized procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and qualityOversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, safety plans, and QA/QC processesEnsure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirementsProject Management and Technical OversightProvide technical oversight and guidance on SUE services including QL-A, QL-B, utility designation, vacuum excavation, GPR, and survey integrationMonitor key performance metrics to ensure productivity, profitability, and risk mitigationSupport complex or high-profile projects with technical review and problem resolutionEnsure adherence to industry best practices and evolving SUE standardsClient Relations and Business DevelopmentBuild and maintain strong client relationships to drive satisfaction and repeat businessPartner with executive and business development teams to identify and pursue new SUE opportunitiesSupport proposal development, scope definition, pricing strategies, and client presentationsRepresent the company at client meetings, industry events, conferences, and trade shows Team Leadership and DevelopmentRecruit, mentor, and develop SUE leadership, project managers, and technical staffFoster a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused team cultureSupport career development, training initiatives, and succession planningAlign staffing resources with current workloads and future growth initiativesStrategic Planning and Cross-Functional CollaborationAlign SUE department goals with company-wide strategies and regional growth plansCollaborate with Survey, GIS, BIM/LiDAR, and other service lines to deliver integrated solutionsIdentify opportunities to optimize workflows, technology, and resource allocationContribute to long-term strategic planning and expansion of SUE services across multiple markets
Qualifications
- Previous relavant industry experienceStrong knowledge of SUE principles, methods, technologies, and industry standardsProfessional Surveyor or Engineer License is preferredExceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skillsDemonstrated success in managing teams, client relationships, and business development with a proven track record in leadership and project management
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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