Construction Utilities Coordinator – Transportation

AECOM • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Utility Coordinator to support roadway and infrastructure projects for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and local agencies. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of utility identification, conflict analysis, relocation design, and documentation in accordance with SCDOT Utility Coordination Guidelines , Federal regulations , and local requirements. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that all utility conflicts are resolved in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner, supporting the delivery of roadway and bridge improvement projects across the state.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

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.
• Coordinate with 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.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees