SUE Project Coordinator I

SUE Project Coordinator I

McKim & Creed, Inc.
Department: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

Position Summary

The SUE Project Coordinator I supports the planning and execution of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) projects, coordinating field operations and ensuring accurate detection, documentation, and mapping of underground utilities. This entry-to-mid-level role works under the direction of a SUE Project Manager or SUE Lead and contributes to quality, safety, and schedule compliance across assigned task orders. 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day field activities for SUE projects, including scheduling crews, mobilizing equipment, and supporting timely project delivery 
• Perform and support Quality Level A and B (QL-A and QL-B) utility investigations using geophysical detection technologies, including electromagnetic designation and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) 
• Identify, locate, and map underground utilities in accordance with CI/ASCE 38-02 standards 
• Oversee and support SUE technicians in identifying marked utilities, structures, and control points on plans, maps, and in the field
• Supervise operator-level maintenance on assigned company tools and equipment 
• Maintain accurate recording of data for marked utilities, structures, and control points in the field
• Support the operation of vacuum trucks and related tools and equipment, including jackhammers, pogo-tampers, concrete saws, core saw, compressor blowers, vacuum hoses, air lances, and hand tools 
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, clients, and local agencies to communicate project status and address field conditions 
• Assist with QA/QC review of field data and documentation to uphold McKim & Creed quality standards 
• Support records research (QL-D) and utility surveying (QL-C) activities as needed 

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in utility locating, subsurface utility engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with 811 one-call systems and utility locate protocols

Skills and Competencies:

• Working knowledge of geophysical detection equipment, including GPR and electromagnetic locators 
• Ability to read and interpret utility plans, as-built records, and GIS data
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate among multiple stakeholders 
• Proficiency in or willingness to learn GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS Pro) and field data collection tools
• Commitment to safety protocols and quality standards in field operations 

Preferred:

• NULCA Certification in EM & Ground Penetrating Radar
• Familiarity with CI/ASCE 38-02 Quality Level standards

• Existing relationships with utility owners, DOT agencies, municipalities, or contractors that could support future client development

Physical Requirements:

This position requires regular fieldwork, including outdoor work in varying weather conditions, operation of vacuum excavation equipment, and physical activity associated with utility locating and excavation support.

WHAT WE OFFER: Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, you will be joining a company that puts its employees first. Here are a few compelling reasons to join the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on communities we serve, which is most likely a community you live in.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future