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.
• Assist in the 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, as well as any other regulations required by the client.
• Support Project Managers in the development of proposal elements, project scope elements, budget elements, and schedule elements.

Responsibilities

Assist with and prepare client deliverables, utility exhibits, project guides, project reviews, project invoices, expense reports, and project monitoring/field verification, as needed.

Aid in the review and perform 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 are compliant 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.

Requirements

• 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

• Bachelor's degree
• Preferred qualifications include: 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

Skills

• 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

Our benefits package includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a Full-time position with travel requirements of 10%.