Project Supervisor-Utility Locate Houston at Sparus Holdings – Houston, Texas

Position Title: Project Supervisor-Utility Locate Houston

Job ID: 2026-R80

Location: Houston, TX

Posting Type: Full time

* Requirements (Please Read Before Applying)

• 1+ year of FIELD supervisory/lead experience (required)
• Experience managing field technicians, production, and safety
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions
• Valid driver’s license (company vehicle provided)

- Applicants without field supervisory experience will not be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary starting at $75,000
• Company vehicle provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

What You Will Do

• Supervise and lead field technician teams
• Ensure production and safety goals are met
• Plan routes, assign work, and manage daily operations
• Train and support field staff
• Identify and resolve performance gaps

Ideal Background

• Experience in utility locating, construction, telecom, or similar field work
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Hands-on, field-focused leader

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday
Some evenings/weekends as needed

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Full Job Description

What You Will Do

This role will supervise the start-up and/or daily operations of field technician staff ensuring production levels are met or exceeded while maintaining all safety requirements. The Project Supervisor will assist the Field Manager/ Project Manager in the planning and coordination of project activities.

Benefits

Full time benefits included: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Company Vehicle, and more!

Salaried position: starting at $75,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Ensures that all necessary project needs including equipment, supplies, logistical issues are properly prepared and in place.

• Promotes health and safety awareness and education to employees and works to identify and minimize workplace hazards.

• Maintains accurate records for project equipment/assets and manage the inventory accordingly.

• Supervises the daily operations of project team to include staff, production, and equipment.

• Identifies, diagnose and resolve gaps in Production actuals versus forecast derived from the provided Schedule Tracker.

• Ensures Field Technicians have a steady flow of assigned work by planning inclusive of assigned maps, area and equipment.

• When applicable utilizes GPS, bread-crumb applications, and/or smart routing of work to increase production.

• Provides training to Field Technicians as needed and identifies training needs as the project progresses. Ensures knowledge gaps are addressed and resolved.

• Performs monthly vehicle and equipment inspections by completing documentation and providing copies to Project Manager and follows company policies related to company vehicle use.

• Enforces all company specified safety policies and procedures in a consistent manner

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours will vary based on client expectation and work availability. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Up to 10% travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment

The job requires time outside in a variety of weather conditions and varying terrain as well as time in a more tradition office administration environment.

Physical Requirements

This position requires close vision and the ability to adjust eyesight along with the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool, as necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and client services experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other scheduling/tracking software

• Ability to adopt new technologies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Can identify gaps and respond with clear decision-making

• Payroll, Time Tracker, Invoicing

• Requisitioning

• Quality Control

• Performance Improvement

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of related education and work experience preferred or equivalent academic education and experience/Military Experience.

• At least 1 year of project or field supervisory or lead experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sparus Holdings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EEO Statement

Sparus Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

Sparus Holdings is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruiting@sparusholdings.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Sparus Holdings will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.