SUE Field Supervisor

SUE Field Supervisor

AECOM is seeking a SUE Field Supervisor. We offer a comprehensive suite of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), private utility locating, and services to our diverse customer base comprised of Engineering, Environmental, Utility, Surveying, Construction, and Infrastructure.

• Hybrid position consisting of expected time spent split 75% field, 25% office.
• Responsible for managing day to day operations of multiple field crews.
• Ensuring field teams adherence to AECOM’s strict guidelines for safety and quality.
• Responsible for creation, and maintenance of field crew schedule for field teams across numerous projects of diverse scope across multiple locations.
• Ensure adherence to field schedule to ensure projects are completed within communicated schedule/budget.
• Read and interpret utility drawings, as-builts, GIS Files and other forms of utility records data.
• Initiate, track, and process, and document utility records requests with various Utility One Call Centers and Utility Owners/Operators.
• Utilize a suite of advanced geophysical equipment (to include Ground Penetrating Radar), observational skills, and deductive reasoning to identify, designate and locate (vacuum excavation) all utilities within a requested job scope in accordance with American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE 38-02 & 38-22).
• Utilize GPS and Total Station survey equipment in combination with Trimble Data Collectors and applications including Trimble Access and Trimble Mobile manager to survey utility features and line segments.
• Perform field audits on previously investigated utilities and/or collected field data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform QA/QC of SUE field data and performed by AECOM and its subcontractors.
• Troubleshoot technical problems in the field.
• Consistently and effectively communicate with field and office staff as well as Managers and Professionals in Charge to relay project information.
• Act as an advisor/mentor to junior field staff.
• Occasional interaction with clients, utility representatives, business owners and/or homeowners.

• BS Degree + 4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• SUE and/or private utility locating experience equivalent with a demonstrated commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Experience and understanding of SUE practices and procedures in accordance with ASCE 38-02 & 38-22.
• Position requires frequent traveling to field locations. Locations and distances vary and will include overnight travel.
• Frequent lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Frequent outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions.
• Daily walking several miles to perform job duties. Frequently across outdoor construction environments with a variety of uneven terrains such as mud, rock, grass, dirt and other unpaved terrains and variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, and noise.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

• Demonstrated proficiency with pipe and cable locators, such as Radio Detection RD and Vivax Metrotech vLoc Pro, to designate all utility types to include EMS Marker Ball detection.
• Proficiency with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) such as Impulse Radar’s Pinpoint
  
  R GPR System.
• Advanced understanding of Surveying best practices, techniques, and equipment for Virtual Reference Station (VRS), Base Station and Total Station surveys.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite of applications to include Office, Excel, Teams, and Word.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS suite of services to include, Field Maps, Survey 123, and Workforce including documentation, implementation and trouble shooting.
• Proficiency in the safe operation of hydro/air vacuum excavation trucks and equipment.
• Detailed-oriented and ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude consistent with AECOM’s Core Values.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Ideal candidates will possess troubleshooting skills and be willing and able to…