SUE Department Manager

Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high‑fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision‑making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business.

Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their life cycles.

• Build a new SUE team in SAM's Houston area
• Responsible for management of SUE projects and project team (staff of 6+)
• Manage project performance, to include schedule, budget and quality of the work
• Provide project management services including conducting project internal and client meetings
• Prepare SUE plans; manage project team including delegating tasks and ensuring compliance with project scope and schedule
• Provide utility coordination services including conducting meetings, preparing agreements and cost estimates, approving design plans, specifications and other submittals
• Assist marketing staff with marketing packages, proposal preparation, proposal review and presentations
• Identify and solicit project opportunities with current and new clients and attend marketing meetings as needed
• Assist in developing procedures, standards, methods and systems to improve project delivery

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in SUE, Utility Design or Coordination
• Ability to bring established book of work and client relationships
• Business development skills and experience is a must
• Ability to manage personnel is a must
• Experience in construction engineering and inspection a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication experience
• Must be a licensed P.E. in state of Texas, or have the ability to achieve licensure in Texas

• Health and Wellness Benefits: Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts: Access to "Perks at Work" for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.