SUE Field Supervisor

Description

• Consistently and effectively communicate with field and office staff as well as Managers and Professionals in Charge to relay project information
• Responsible for managing day to day operations of multiple field crews.
• 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.
• Ensure adherence to field schedule to ensure projects are completed within communicated schedule/budget.
• Occasional interaction with clients, utility representatives, business owners and/or homeowners.
• Troubleshoot technical problems in the field.
• Act as an advisor/mentor to junior field staff.
• Initiate, track, and process, and document utility records requests with various Utility One Call Centers and Utility Owners/Operators.
• Read and interpret utility drawings, as-builts, GIS Files and other forms of utility records data.
• Responsible for creation, and maintenance of field crew schedule for field teams across numerous projects of diverse scope across multiple locations.
• Ensuring field teams adherence to AECOM’s strict guidelines for safety and quality.
• 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 QA/QC of SUE field data and performed by AECOM and its subcontractors.
• Frequent lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Perform field audits on previously investigated utilities and/or collected field data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• Experience in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Open Roads.
• 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.
• Ability to adhere to AECOM strict standards for safety and quality.
• Experience and understanding of SUE practices and procedures in accordance with ASCE 38-02 & 38-22.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS suite of services to include, Field Maps, Survey 123, and Workforce including documentation, implementation and trouble shooting.
• Ideal candidates will possess troubleshooting skills and be willing and able to learn new procedures and technologies.
• SUE and/or private utility locating experience equivalent with a demonstrated commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• First Aid, CPR, or and/or AED training Certification.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Proficiency in the safe operation of hydro/air vacuum excavation trucks and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite of applications to include Office, Excel, Teams, and Word.
• 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.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• 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.
• Frequent outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions.
• Familiarity with ASCE 75-22 - Standard Guideline for Recording and Exchanging Utility Infrastructure Data
• Traffic Control Supervisor Certification (ATSSA).
• BS Degree + 4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• BAMI/UESI Utility Investigation School Completion Certification.
• Proficiency with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) such as Impulse Radar’s PinpointR GPR System.
• Advanced understanding of Surveying best practices, techniques, and equipment for Virtual Reference Station (VRS), Base Station and Total Station surveys.
• OSHA 10/30 Course Completion Certification
• Position requires frequent traveling to field locations. Locations and distances vary and will include overnight travel.
• Detailed-oriented and ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude consistent with AECOM’s Core Values.

Benefits

• Hybrid position consisting of expected time spent split 75% field, 25% office.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance