Utility Coordinator

Olsson•Council Bluffs, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Manager within our Utility Coordination group, you will both lead and participate in a variety of project management activities that ensure the successful completion of project deliverables for complex and high-priority projects. This position would be embedded with an Olsson client and would be directly responsible for managing utility coordination for assigned projects. This position would also manage consultants that provide utility coordination support services to the client. The ideal candidate will have connectivity and prior experience with Class I Railroads and DOTs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent and/or related work experience.
Previous experience in utility coordination or a similar role.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining budgets and deadlines.
Strong understanding of a construction processes and utility infrastructure.
Excellent client service orientation, communication, presentation, and negotiating skills.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving history.
Ability to obtain E-Rail safe certification
Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of real estate transactions and agreements (preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities

Ability to review, interpret, and understand technical plan sets and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) reports and findings.
Ability to identify utility conflicts as it relates to client’s project.
Ability to work with various utility contacts in order to relocate or protect utilities within the timeline and budget set by client
When needed, act as a liaison between our client’s utility coordination group and other project stakeholders.
Capable of receiving constructive feedback and participating in continuously improving competencies and efficiencies.
Participate in the reporting efforts related to project status, submittals, resolutions, and management all financial aspects related to assigned projects.
Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverable align with established scope, schedule, and budget.
Coordination with external subconsultants to complete all aspects of project deliverables.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with a focus on exceptional client service to secure future work.
Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards.
Travel to job sites with clients and other stakeholders will be required (estimated up to 25% travel time per week).
Qualified candidates must have a valid driver's license and ability to comply with Olsson’s motor vehicle policies.