Construction Utilities Coordinator – Transportation

About the role

AECOM is seeking an experienced Utility Coordinator to support roadway and infrastructure projects for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and local agencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between SCDOT, utility owners, consultants, and contractors for utility coordination efforts.
• Review SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) data, utility as-built drawings, and survey information to identify existing utilities and potential conflicts.
• Prepare and maintain Utility Coordination Reports (UCRs), Utility Relocation Reports (URRs), and other documentation per SCDOT standards.
• Cover internal design teams to incorporate utility information and conflict resolutions into roadway and bridge plans.
• Lead or assist in utility coordination meetings with owners, design staff, and SCDOT representatives.
• Develop and review Utility Relocation Plans, agreements, and estimates for inclusion in final right-of-way (ROW) and construction plan submittals.
• Track relocation schedules, manage correspondence, and maintain documentation throughout all project phases.
• Ensure compliance with SCDOT’s Utility Accommodation Manual, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations, and SC Code of Laws Title 57.
• Support right-of-way coordination efforts and assist in identifying impacts to utilities and property owners.
• Provide input on utility-related design solutions and assist in conflict mitigation planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field or demonstrated equivalency in education &/or experience
• 2 years minimum experience in utility coordination, roadway design, or construction involving SCDOT or other DOT projects.
• Experience with SUE levels (A–D), utility relocation processes, and SCDOT Utility Coordination procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway plans, CADD drawings (MicroStation/OpenRoads preferred), and survey data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with SCDOT Utility Office and utility agencies (water, sewer, power, gas, telecom).
• Knowledge of ProjectWise, Bluebeam, and SCDOT documentation templates.
• Previous involvement in SCDOT design-build or on-call roadway design contracts.
• Experience developing and tracking Utility Agreement Packages and Conflict Matrices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, relocation plans, and schematics.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple coordination efforts concurrently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).