Freight Rail Utility Coordinator

About the role

In the role of Utility Coordinator II, we'll count on you to:

• Assist with the identification, communication, and resolution of utility conflicts on Transportation/Roadway projects.
• Assist with the management and coordination of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations, schedule, and submittals.
• Perform utility records research, obtain project utility company contacts, existing maps and plans, prepare contact ledgers, and assist in utility conflict tracking reports.
• Work independently and with project teams to coordinate with utility companies and roadway engineers to meet client needs and objectives.
• Aid in the preparation of client deliverables, utility exhibits, project guides, project reviews, project invoices, expense reports, and project monitoring/field verification, as needed.
• Apply company/client quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project documents, time, and budget management.
• Review and perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of utility company agreements, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and invoices submitted by utility companies to ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and requirements of the client.
• Frequent communication, both verbal and written, between project managers, clients, and utility owners to ensure project schedules are met and comply with federal, state, and local laws, in addition to any other regulations required by the client.
• Support Project Managers in the development of proposal elements, project scope elements, budget elements, and schedule elements.
• Type, format, and organize project documents, reports, specifications, and correspondence.
• Create and maintain paper and electronic files.
• Travel requirements are typically 10%.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to read and understand contractual documents, including but not limited to deeds, engineering plans, sub-contractor proposals, reimbursement agreements, occupancy and use agreements, etc.
• Basic understanding of real estate principles and the ability to read and understand easements, deeds, legal descriptions, and general documents associated with property rights
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu, ArcGIS, KMZs, AutoCAD, or MicroStation
• Familiarity of Transportation/Roadway/Utility industry

Required Qualifications:

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and understand civil transportation engineering design plans
• Ability to read and understand utility installation and adjustment plans

Qualifications

• Strong communication, both verbal and written, organization skills, attention to detail, scheduling, and problem-solving skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits

What We Believe:

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment:

• We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
• We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records