Utility Coordinator

AECOM • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

AECOM is currently seeking a Utility Coordinator located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to support coordination efforts among multiple clients (FDOT, county, and private), contractors, and third-party utility companies.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree plus 6 years of related experience, or AS Degree plus 8 years of related experience, or HS/GED plus 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency and/or education
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
• Utility and roadway construction for the installation or relocation of underground and overhead utilities experience
• Due to the nature of the projects associated with this position a valid US citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of utility and roadway construction for the installation or relocation of underground and overhead utilities
• Knowledge and experience reviewing and understanding Utility Agency/Owner (UAO) design documents, utility specifications, and utility work schedules
• Experience and proficiency in reading FDOT Roadway Plans, FDOT Utility Adjustment Plans, and UAO Construction Plans for water, sewer, gas, communications, and power
• Knowledge of FDOT right-of-way and easement requirements related to railroads and utilities.
• Experience and knowledge of the FDOT plans production process and utility coordination process.
• Design-Build experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office program applications
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation ORD/SS10, Bluebeam, FDOT PSEE, Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

• Serves as a fully capable professional in the field with minimal direction.
• Develops, builds, and maintains a positive and productive relationship with third-party utilities.
• Works with the client to establish priorities, monitor progress and ensure compliance with the client’s goals and requirements
• Applies advanced knowledge to develop design procedures software and tools to facilitate high quality cost-effective technical project activities develop and maintain project tracking systems for issues and resolutions, and address utility or roadway needs in a timely manner.
• Participate in utility and roadway meetings to promote issue resolution, prepare status reports
• Develops estimates of technical efforts for projects
• Manages communication and collaboration with full design team and client
• Conducts interdisciplinary review of project deliverables and develops estimates of technical efforts for projects
• Oversees the development and implementation of technical approach and the completion of complex work which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Initiates and creates project designs and plans with responsibility for preparing presentation and design drawings
• Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings and working drawings
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment
• May oversee the work of less experienced designers
• Meets with clients and oversees all aspects of the project to ensure client needs are met
• Providing utility coordination services for multiple projects with tight design and or construction schedules throughout the state
• Acts as liaison between engineers, contractors, governmental agencies, UAOs, and the public to resolve utility conflicts
• Oversee and provide guidance to utility coordinators and design consultants for utility, roadway, and railroad coordination efforts.
• Coordinate with FDOT roadway design, right-of-way, survey, construction, and maintenance departments.
• Coordinating with FDOT in preparing Utility Work by Highway Contractor packages (UWHCA)
• Conduct utility coordination meetings, documenting meeting minutes, and maintaining files of all activities for each utility agency
• Schedule and attend office, field, and Teams meetings with utility agency owners
• Perform follow -up of meeting action items to assure effective coordination results
• Lead and assist with preparation of contingency plans for unplanned utility events
• Review FDOT utility permit applications and plans
• Negotiate design consultant scope and staff hours

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