Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Group Leader

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

Posted on Mar 10, 2026
As the Boca SUE Group Leader, you will manage the local SUE operations within DRMP’s Boca Office.

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Department
Survey/Geomatics
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Boca Raton, FL
Workplace type
Onsite
Reporting To
Matt Floyd

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

  • Cost estimating, proposal drafting, scope and fee negotiation of SUE projects and tasks.
  • Oversight of SUE Field Coordinator, technical personnel and subcontractors as needed to complete all aspects of SUE projects within DRMP Orlando office’s range.
  • Maintain list of backlogged projects with priorities for scheduling
  • Advise SUE Field Coordinator of priorities and approve field schedules and crew make-up
  • Assist SUE Field Coordinator in cooperation with Survey Field Coordinator to ensure prompt data collection of SUE data
  • Ensure delivery of collected SUE data to proper office staff for production of deliverables
  • Communicate deliverables with clients/customers and follow up with queries on customer satisfaction/contract completeness
  • Monitor project budgets and perform invoice reviews.
  • Coordination and assistance with SUE Group Leaders in other territories including maintaining schedules/backlog tracking, sharing personnel and equipment availability.
  • Manage training and support for field personnel to enhance quality of service and workflow efficiencies as appropriate.
  • Maintain relationships with current clients and leverage industry knowledge to identify prospective clients in untapped market sectors in conjunction with local project managers and Division/Assistant Division Lead (i.e. presentations, white papers, and value engineering studies).
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary units to fulfill project needs as well as integrate technological advancements to maintain and enhance workflow processes of SUE operations and deliverables (i.e. leverage GIS/CAD Techs as practical to implement field efficiencies, data security, and alternate deliverable options).
  • Maintain and assist with standardization of QA/QC processes across territories to adhere to company requirements, industry guidelines, and best practices.
  • Assist financial projections, book of business backlog, and equipment inventory of DRMP’s Surveying and Mapping/Geospatial group.
  • Assist Utility Coordination efforts in conjunction with project engineers to adhere to statutory process of utility certification on FDOT projects.
  • Perform annual employee performance reviews and coach personnel on career tracts.

What you'll need

  • A minimum of 8 years in the Subsurface Utility Engineering profession.
  • Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
  • Successful history of project management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of SUE geophysical designating, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and vacuum excavation equipment and methodologies.
  • Knowledge of CADD systems; including MicroStation, Geopak, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite.

DRMP Offers

  • Excellent compensation package
  • Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match
  • Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Company-furnished life insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More
DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

About DRMP

Transforming communities and strengthening connectivity across the Southeast since 1977, DRMP is an award-winning multidiscipline firm that delivers infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of our public, private, and industrial clients. We're 700+ employees strong and growing, with 23 strategically located offices. With expertise in six core markets – alternative delivery, construction services, federal, surveying and mapping/geospatial, and transportation – we’re ranked among Engineering News-Record’s “Top 500 Design Firms” and have earned both local and national recognition for project excellence.

That growth and recognition wouldn’t be possible without the people behind it. At DRMP, employees are supported, challenged, and valued through professional development, career advancement opportunities, and work that contributes to the communities we serve. When you join DRMP, you’re not just building a career – you are making a difference and helping shape what’s next.

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