Utilities Project Manager (EPST I) - Denver

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utilities Project Manager (Engineering/Physical Sciences Technician I) supports the Region 1 Central, North, South, West, and Traffic Sections’ design and construction personnel by coordinating utility, railroad, and irrigation ditch company activities to support timely project advertisement and construction. The position assists the Region Utility Engineer with administration and enforcement of CDOT’s Utility Accommodation Code and Damage Prevention Law, attends project meetings, inspects moderately complex utility construction for conformance with plans and specifications, and prepares utility clearances and related agreements for lower-complexity projects. The role also learns to serve as a subject matter resource for regional units and external customers. Under the supervision of the Region Utility Engineer, the position identifies and resolves utility conflicts on lower-complexity projects; coordinates with utility, irrigation, and railroad companies; serves as a liaison between utility owners and CDOT units; and participates in project meetings. It reviews and verifies design plans and facility locations, gathers utility mapping and related information, supports preparation and interpretation of utility relocation agreements and memorandums of understanding, verifies property and occupancy documentation, and applies applicable federal, state, and CDOT requirements. The position is based in the Denver region and is open only to Colorado residents. Work is primarily during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, with regular daytime travel to project sites, meetings, and training, and approximately 5% overnight travel for statewide meetings and project work. After training, a hybrid schedule may be available. Work may involve weather exposure, fumes, dust, gases, poor ventilation, and working in high, exposed places. Operating CDOT vehicles is required for some duties, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of experience in an occupational field related to the assigned work, such as utility accommodation, damage prevention, utility construction inspection, utility clearance, engineering projects, construction project management, access project management, or utilities work.
Education in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Management, Construction Management, CAD, Physical Sciences, or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis; transcripts must be submitted when using this substitution.
A current valid driver’s license is required for duties involving operation of a state or personal motor vehicle.
Must pass pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal and public court records, education, and driving-record checks.
Required experience must be documented in the application work-experience section; part-time work is prorated.
Applicants using education to qualify must submit eligible college transcripts or an official foreign credential evaluation report.
Must be a Colorado state resident.
Submit a complete application and supplemental questionnaire, cover letter, detailed chronological resume, and applicable transcripts or veteran documentation by the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success with the duties described in the job posting.
State service experience related to the position’s duties.
High work and personal ethics and integrity.
Experience reading road or utility construction plans and engineering design plans.
Familiarity with, understanding of, or experience with Utility Professional Standards, AASHTO, MUTCD, MHT, the Colorado Highway Utility Code, or CDOT’s Utility Manual.
Experience or education related to road construction and inspection.
Familiarity with utility or special-use permitting.
Experience ensuring compliance with rules, regulations, or standards.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment and work under tight deadlines while adapting to changing assignments.
Ability to work sensitively and effectively with the public, professionals, consultants, and staff, considering their needs, priorities, promises, and commitments.
Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus.
Ability to take initiative and solve problems innovatively.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Strong time-management and project-management skills, including prioritization.
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, presentation, and written and oral communication skills.
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
Commitment to safety.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), Gmail, and Google Suite, and ability to learn other software systems quickly.

Responsibilities

Identify and define utility conflicts within highway construction project limits by reviewing lower-complexity construction plans.
Contact utility, irrigation, and railroad companies to review and confirm conflicts.
Serve as the primary liaison between utility owners and CDOT units on design, construction, scheduling, and conflict-resolution issues.
Attend and participate in preliminary, design, scheduling, preconstruction, and construction-coordination meetings involving multiple agencies, and explain utility issues.
Schedule follow-up meetings to resolve and document lower-complexity utility issues, with Utility Engineer oversight on negotiation and execution of agreements.
Serve as a primary contact for utility companies and communicate the importance of timely utility relocations.
Develop mapping and related information for existing utilities for inclusion in Region 1 construction projects.
Review and interpret preliminary and final design plans to ensure utility facilities are accurately and completely depicted, including field verification of facility locations.
Obtain utility, irrigation ditch, and railroad company location maps and other pertinent information and provide it to the Resident Engineer for initial project design.
Develop utility relocation agreements and memorandums of understanding defining the roles and responsibilities of the contractor and utility owners, and interpret these documents.
Obtain and verify legal documentation to determine property ownership and right of occupancy.
Apply applicable CFRs, CTSs, and the Utility Accommodation Code.
Determine who will perform utility and railroad specifications, when and how the work will be performed, and the time allocated for the work.
Assist the Region Utility Engineer in administering and enforcing CDOT’s Utility Accommodation Code and Damage Prevention Law.
Attend pre-design and preconstruction meetings and inspect moderately complex utility construction projects for conformance with plans and specifications.
Prepare utility clearances and required utility agreements for lower-complexity projects.