Senior Utility Coordinator

About the role

This position reports to the Utility Coordination Manager and works with Project Managers, Engineers, and Technicians to provide assistance, technical support, and coordination for utility adjustment efforts to resolve design conflicts with utilities impacted by projects associated with the Department of Transportation (DOT) throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with associated DOT, City, County and Developer led projects.
• These projects include, utility coordination associated with maintenance, rehabilitation, improvements and reconstruction of ongoing projects for the DOT.
• Attend project scoping meetings and provide input and recommendations relative to utilities.
• Provide Utility Coordination Manager with project details to assist with the development of scope and fee proposals.
• Oversee and guide Utility Coordinators, ensuring that client, owner and Company requirements are met.
• Conduct regular project status meetings with Utility Coordinators to ensure project milestones and deliverables are on track.
• Aid the Utility Coordination Manager in ensuring that Direct Labor (DL) goals for the Utility Coordination Team are met.
• Maintain existing clients and perform business development.
• Coordinate the utility adjustment process for roadway and utility improvement projects.
• Determine Utility Conflict and conflict resolution using Subsurface Utility Engineering data and design plans.
• Prepare and submit Utility Agreement Assemblies.
• Review and approve utility relocation plans to ensure they are constructible, do not pose conflicts with other utility relocations, accommodate the project, and adhere to DOT requirements.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals.

Requirements

• 4 + years’ experience in preparing agreements for relocating utilities in accordance to local, state and federal utility accommodation processes and practices.
• 4 + years’ experience as a utility coordinator on state DOT projects or comparable experience working for utility companies.
• 4 + years’ managing project budgets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• 4 + years’ supervisory experience of multiple projects and personnel.

Qualifications

• BS/BA and/or equivalent experience.
• State DOT pre-certifications to function as a Utility Coordination task lead.
• Professional Engineer license a plus.

Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Supervisory experience of multiple projects and personnel.
• Utility coordination experience on state DOT projects or comparable experience working for utility companies.
• Pre-certifications to function as a Utility Coordination task lead.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being.
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families.
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program.
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks.
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms.