SUE Field Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a SUE Field Supervisor to join our Emerging Markets & Services team.

As a Top Workplace, this position offers the opportunity to lead and support a growing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) practice that serves transportation, municipal, water, energy, and land development projects throughout the United States. The SUE Field Supervisor plays a critical role in the successful execution of utility engineering projects by leading field crews, overseeing utility investigations, coordinating project activities, and ensuring the accurate collection and documentation of subsurface utility data.

This position provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic field environment while collaborating with engineers, surveyors, technicians, contractors, utility owners, and clients across the country.

What You Will Be Doing

This position is responsible for leading utility engineering field operations, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality utility data in accordance with industry standards and project requirements.

• Field Leadership: Lead multiple field crews on complex utility engineering projects and coordinate project activities across multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Utility Investigations: Perform and oversee utility investigations utilizing geophysical equipment to accurately designate and document underground utility infrastructure.
• Quality Level Management: Apply industry standards, including ASCE 38-22 Quality Levels, to utility engineering investigations and project deliverables.
• Traffic Control Coordination: Coordinate and implement maintenance of traffic plans and traffic control measures to support safe field operations.
• Vacuum Excavation Operations: Operate and oversee the use of vacuum excavation equipment and related tools, including vacuum trucks, jackhammers, compressors, concrete saws, air lances, and other specialized field equipment.
• Client & Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary field representative for project teams, communicating and coordinating with clients, contractors, utility owners, and other stakeholders.
• Equipment Management: Manage the upkeep, maintenance, and operational readiness of vehicles, equipment, and tools assigned to the office.
• Project Planning: Conduct project reconnaissance, assess field conditions, and assist in developing project work plans and execution strategies.
• Survey Coordination: Coordinate and perform survey activities associated with Subsurface Utility Engineering services.
• Team Development: Supervise field staff, provide on-the-job training, and support the professional development of technicians, interns, and crew members.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation and records while ensuring confidentiality of company and client information.
• Travel: Travel to project sites and other project-related locations as necessary to support project delivery.\

What We Are Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Geomatics, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), utility locating, surveying, construction inspection, or related field services.
• Previous experience leading field crews and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of ASCE 38 standards and utility quality levels.
• Experience utilizing geophysical utility locating equipment and vacuum excavation equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic control practices and work zone safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of underground utility infrastructure, including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electric, gas, and telecommunications systems.
• Ability to interpret utility records, engineering plans, survey data, and construction drawings.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Ability to travel up to 90% of the time, including extended periods away from home based on project needs.

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Salary Range: $73,000 - $145,000 depending on years of experience and credentials

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Supporting Our Employees

There’s life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid flexible company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long-term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here:

OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here:

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required after any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.