Utility Coordinator

WSP•Brookhaven, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is looking for a Utility Coordinator to join our Construction Management team in Atlanta. Under limited supervision, this role will administer utility pre-construction activities for moderate to complex Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) projects throughout the Concept, Preliminary Design, and Final Design phases of GDOT’s Plan Development Process, including Design Build projects, Local Government Projects, or Roadway contractors.

Requirements

7 years of Transportation experience involving Construction Inspection, Design and/or Utility Coordination.
High School Diploma
Knowledge of GDOT’s Utility Accommodation Policy & Standards manual, guidelines and procedures, Roadway and Utility construction and/or Utility design experience a plus.
Knowledge of and experience with industry specific software (e.g., MSOffice, Word, Excel and GPASS/GUPS); Utility permitting software is preferred (i.e.)
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
Demonstrated task and project management skills.
Demonstrated maturity in judgment, initiative and client relations.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to develop business from new and existing clients.
Ability to establish effective internal and external working relationships.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Roadway and Utility construction and/or Utility design experience a plus.
Utility permitting software is preferred (i.e.)

Responsibilities

Guide and develop the processing of utility agreements, contract item agreements, lighting agreements, execute memorandums of understanding, perform prior rights research and provide assistance in administering the Department’s electronic permitting program (GPASS/GUPS).
Compose/develop and provide training in support of GDOT Districts and State Utilities Offices.
Perform analyses for complex engineering and environmental projects.
Demonstrate competency in a combination of areas including field supervision, technical knowledge, and project management.
Responsible for making correct interpretations of findings and recognizes and identifies inconsistent or inappropriate results; knows how and when to apply standard practices and techniques to unusual situations; knows when to consult with project manager and/or other appropriate more senior-level technical professionals regarding how to resolve a problem, respond to a question or take an action that is appropriate.
Motivate, train, and mentor subordinate staff assigned to his/her tasks or projects.
Assume full management responsibility and accountability for managing large tasks or projects with review by the project manager (if not the incumbent) or appropriate more senior-level technical professional; develop project strategy and scope, perhaps in conjunction with more senior personnel; develop realistic budgets and be accountable for them; provide review of project deliverables.
Manage and communicate results, budget, and schedule information to the client, project manager, and appropriate operations management.
Represent WSP and interact in a professional manner with client and subcontractor representatives.
Responsible for ensuring the Firm’s administrative and financial policies and procedures as well as the methods and procedures specific to his/her specific discipline are followed.
Understand, apply, and oversee safety requirements.