Utility Coordinator

Luster National • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

We’re seeking Utility Coordinators to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs in highways, roads, and bridges, transit (including rail systems), aviation (international airports), and water sectors delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. These roles support third-party and utility coordination efforts across complex transportation programs, with a focus on tracking progress, resolving conflicts, and maintaining alignment between project delivery requirements and external stakeholders. This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need. This post targets Los Angeles, CA.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Ability to work effectively within established leadership structures while contributing technical expertise.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience supporting utility coordination, relocation, or installation of major utility facilities on large, complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating with utility companies, public agencies, and third-party stakeholders on transportation or transit programs.
• Experience tracking third-party progress and identifying risks related to schedule, permitting, and construction impacts.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary infrastructure projects with multiple contracts, stakeholders, and interfaces.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements governing utility coordination in California.
• Experience working in client-facing or program delivery environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering or construction management.
• Experience supporting rail or transit infrastructure programs.
• Experience working in DB, CMGC, or other alternative delivery environments.
• Experience supporting major capital programs in California (e.g., statewide transportation or transit initiatives).
• Familiarity with utility agreements, permitting processes, and right-of-way coordination.
• Experience using tracking tools, dashboards, or reporting systems to monitor third-party progress.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with utility companies, local agencies, and third-party stakeholders to support relocation, protection, and installation of utility facilities on major infrastructure programs.
• Track and monitor third-party and utility progress against project milestones, identifying risks, delays, and potential impacts to schedule and construction activities.
• Support development and maintenance of tracking tools, reports, and dashboards to provide visibility into third-party coordination status and performance.
• Coordinate utility interfaces across multiple contracts, design packages, and construction phases to support integrated program delivery.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and project management teams to support resolution of conflicts between utility infrastructure and project scope.
• Support review of utility relocation plans, agreements, and design documents to ensure alignment with project requirements and constructability considerations.
• Identify risks related to third-party coordination, including permitting, access, sequencing, and stakeholder constraints, and support mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with utilities and agencies to track commitments, resolve issues, and maintain forward progress.
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, agency standards, and permitting processes related to utility coordination.
• Coordinate with project controls teams (cost, schedule, risk) to support alignment between utility activities and overall program delivery requirements.

Benefits

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level