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Our teams collaborate to make the built and natural environments more functional, resilient, and safe. We invest in employee growth, technical excellence, and strong client relationships. Our benefits and employee-ownership culture support long-term careers and meaningful opportunities to lead.\nLaBella is seeking an experienced Subsurface Utility Engineering Project Manager for our Rochester, NY or Buffalo, NY office. This position will lead SUE projects and staff, manage project financial performance and client relationships, oversee technical quality, and help expand LaBella's SUE services across the region. The successful candidate will combine practical SUE experience with strong project management, leadership, and business-development skills.\nDuties\nManage local SUE projects, training, and career pathing. \nManage a portfolio of SUE and multi-disciplinary projects including schedules, financials, project staff and client interface. \nRepresents the land survey group on multi-discipline project teams. \nOversee the day-to-day operations of the field and office staff for multiple SUE projects. \nParticipate in weekly scheduling and coordination meetings with the project team. • Responsible for QAQC of final SUE deliverables. \nIdentify and pursue business opportunities within the geographic area: \nActively identify and cultivate new business. \nDevelop strategy for expanding SUE services within the geographic reach; work with VP of Land Surveying Services and Business Development staff to implement. \nCollaborate with other disciplines to identify opportunities for survey services. \nCollaborate with other disciplines in the preparation of proposals for survey services. \nParticipates in corporate strategic planning. \nComplete needs assessments and offer recommendations for new technology. \nEnsures maintenance of existing technology. \nManages archiving of records. \nReviews and submits staff time sheets. \nCompletes years performance reviews for direct reports. \nRecruiting and talent acquisition. \nReviews and submits monthly project billing. \nOther duties as assigned. \nSalary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year\nThe specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. \nRequirements\nRequired:\nAssociate or bachelor's degree in surveying, engineering technology, civil engineering, geology, construction, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. \nAt least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in SUE, utility locating, utility coordination, surveying, or related infrastructure work, including project-management and staff-leadership experience. \nDemonstrated knowledge of SUE practices and the collection, evaluation, and depiction of existing utility information, including Quality Levels D through A. \nExperience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, invoicing, and client expectations.\nDemonstrated success preparing proposals, developing client relationships, and supporting business growth. \nStrong written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly. \nProficiency with applicable CAD, GIS, survey, and utility-designating workflows. Experience with Civil 3D and GPS or survey-processing software is preferred. \nWorking knowledge of safe utility-designating and vacuum-excavation practices and applicable industry standards. \nValid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to operate company vehicles. \nAbility to work independently and collaboratively, travel to project sites as needed, and work occasional overtime to meet project requirements. \nPreferred:\n Professional Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor, or other relevant professional licensure or certification. \nExperience with utility conflict analysis, utility coordination, construction engineering or inspection, and multidisciplinary design projects. \nExperience leading a SUE team, service line, or regional growth initiative. OSHA, confined-space, traffic-control, or other relevant safety training.\nPhysical Requirements:\nSit for extended periods of time. \nDrive a passenger vehicle. \nUse a computer and keyboard. \nMove safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. \nBenefits\nBody, mind, and wallet-LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.\nFlexible Work Schedule\nHealth/Dental Insurance\n401k Plan with Employer Match\nPaid Parental Leave \nShort & Long Term Disability\nProfit Sharing\nPaid Time Off\nLeadership Development Program\nFitness Reimbursement\nTuition Reimbursement\nReferral Bonus Program\nWellness Program\nTeam Building Events\nCommunity Service Events\nLaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.\nLaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. 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