Project Manager, Dry Utility Coordination

DFM Development Services LLC•Reston, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager, Dry Utility Coordination is responsible for designing and coordinating dry utilities from the source to the face of the building. This role involves working closely with clients and the entire project team, including A/E and civil engineers, to develop plans and secure approvals. The Project Manager will also collaborate with in-house designers to create and submit CAD dry utility plan drawings, submit applications to utility providers, and manage the assignment of work orders and designers. A key aspect of this role is conducting studies for future projects to identify potential conflicts, necessary relocations, and estimated budget costs for dry utility services. The position requires obtaining sign-offs from clients and utility provider supervisors, and proactively managing the installation of dry utilities by the developer's contractor and utility provider. This includes attending job site meetings and leading pre-construction meetings to ensure a clear understanding of the scope before work commences. As a client-facing role, it demands a high level of customer service for demanding clients.

Requirements

Min. of 2 years proven technical dry utility design experience and/or directly with or for dry utility companies (BG&E, Pepco, Washington Gas, Dominion VA Power, NOVEC, Verizon, Comcast, etc.).
Basic understanding of horizontal and vertical development and construction.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

Design and coordinate dry utilities from source to face of building.
Coordinate with clients and entire project team (A/E, civil) to develop plan and obtain approvals.
Work with in-house designer to draft and submit CAD dry utility plan drawings.
Submit electric and gas applications to utility providers and follow up to get work orders and designers assigned.
Complete studies of future projects to determine conflicts, relocations and approx. budget dry utility service provider costs.
Get designs signed off on by client and utility provider supervisors.
Proactively manage dry utility installation work by developer's contractor and utility provider. Including meeting crews at job sites and running precon meeting to ensure scope is known and accurate prior to work starting.
Provide a high level of customer service to clients.