Senior Utility Coordinator

SAM, LLC•Austin, TX

About The Position

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. 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.

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
Experience in proving Utility Coordination services for Design-Build projects
Must be able to demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills
4 + years’ supervisory experience of multiple projects and personnel
BS/BA and/or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

State DOT pre-certifications to function as a Utility Coordination task lead
Professional Engineer license a plus

Responsibilities

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
Provide oversight and guidance of 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
Assist the Utility Coordination Manager in ensuring that Direct Labor (DL) goals for the Utility Coordination Team are met
Maintains existing clients and performs business development
Responsible for the coordination of the utility adjustment process for roadway and utility improvement projects
Determination of Utility Conflict and conflict resolution using Subsurface Utility Engineering data and design plans
Preparation and submission of Utility Agreement Assemblies
Receipt and review of utility relocation plans to ensure that such materials 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

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
Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K
Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match
tuition reimbursement
optional cellphone stipend
Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays
parental leave to support families
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
Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases
company-sponsored events
free office snacks