UTILITY COORDINATOR - 55010952

State of Florida•Indian River Estates, FL

22d

About The Position

This position will work closely with the plans review coordinator to identity existing utilities that will need to be relocated due to future roadway construction activities. The Utility coordinator monitors and enforces the utility firms relocation schedules and activities. This position remains involved throughout the construction process to assist as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles of road and bridge construction
Knowledge of construction material testing requirements
Knowledge of proper construction techniques, methods and materials
Skills in the interpretation of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standard specifications, roadway, traffic design standards and the Florida Sample Testing Manual
Skills in dealing effectively with a variety of people
Skills in the use of personal computers, windows, word processing and spreadsheets
Skills in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments
Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data
Ability to solve problems relating to engineering
Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with contractors, consulting engineers, FDOT staff, local agencies and the public
Ability to work independently and effectively with little supervision
Ability to review field decisions involving contract specifications, interpretation, scope and intent of contracts and changed conditions
Ability to make decisions and engineering judgments regarding plans and specifications
Ability to organize documentation for on-going construction projects, prepare reports and maintain records.
Class “E” Driver’s License required
A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years’ experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or equivalency.
This position requires a valid Class (E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.

Responsibilities

Monitors, participates, and coordinates the utility phase of pre-construction and construction activities.
Reviews plans focusing on potential utility conflicts.
Process field inspections to review utility permits to identify technical issues and provide resolution of construction problems on behalf of the Department.
Assists in the preparation of and attends utility pre-construction meetings and utility handoff meetings.
Expedites resolution of construction utility conflicts issues.
May be required to operate a Florida Department of Transportation vehicle.
Performs constructability reviews at the field worksite during phase reviews for errors and omissions in accordance with the district and resident guidelines, Plans Preparation Manual and Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM).
Reviews plans for biddability to establish whether a contractor can submit a competitive bid based on provided plans and specifications.
Performs field reviews to verify design information.
Provides written comments to designers by the due date.
Maintains the State/District website and database information that links utility relocation schedule, utility as-builts, contractor’s Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule, design plans, utility matrix, relocation activities by project, and all work for a given construction company.
Database automatically reflects due dates to the utility companies as to when utilities need to be relocated.
Acts as liaison between the contractor, utility companies, the Department and other third parties.
Conducts monthly meetings with each construction company and/or utility company to update the database with relevant information such as the start of relocation for each construction project, date of completion and identification of new utilities requiring relocation.
Acts as Utility Coordinator for all projects being supervised by Treasure Coast Operations Center.
Tracks and enforces the utility work schedule, ensures that the requirements of the utility work schedule are followed and completed as stated.
Prior to construction, coordinates with cities, utility companies, County, businesses and other agencies to minimize contractor delays due to utility conflicts during construction.
Tracks reimbursable utility relocation.
Provides Project Engineer with status reports with any pending issues when contract is executed.
Conducts Quality Assurance checks at the residency level on construction projects.
Coordinates with the Construction Project Manager (PM) for inspection of utility relocations before construction project begins and verifies that Daily Work Reports (DWR) are being written in Site Manager format for reimbursable work as required by CPAM.
Files the DWR’s for use in invoice payment verification.
Receives, date stamps, and tracks utility reimbursable utility invoices for each construction project for timely response.
Coordinates pre-work meeting with utility company and Construction PM before relocation work begins, to discuss “As Built” requirements, density requirements, and bore log submittal requirements.
Also coordinates between General Assigned Contract Manager, Construction Project Manager and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team to verify an Inspector is available to oversee reimbursable relocation efforts.
Investigates, develops and maintains a business plan to improve utility impacts on construction projects.
Conducts Business Impact surveys; analyzes and disseminates results.
Coordinates Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP).
Schedules and tracks attendance at classes.