Utility & Development coordinator

Green Valley Construction Texas • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Green Valley Construction is seeking a Utility Coordination Specialist to join our team and support the development and construction of residential communities and large-scale projects. This position will be responsible for coordinating utility installations and schedules from the development/construction planning stages through completion. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with utility providers, developers, contractors, municipalities. We are especially interested in candidates who have experience coordinating with electric, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, or cable utility providers , including joint trench projects and the scheduling of utility installations. This is a great opportunity for someone who understands how utility coordination impacts the overall construction schedule and can proactively communicate with multiple parties to keep projects moving.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in utility coordination, construction coordination, land development, civil construction, or a related field.
• Experience communicating and coordinating with utility providers.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and utility schedules at the same time.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating with utility companies, contractors, engineers, municipalities, and internal teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand basic construction plans, site plans, utility plans, and schedules.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating utilities for residential subdivisions or large-scale residential developments.
• Experience working with electric, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, or cable utility providers.
• Experience coordinating utility installations with civil contractors and developers.
• Familiarity with utility construction standards, permitting, inspections, and service requirements.
• Experience working in the Houston/Harris County development and construction market.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate utility installations and schedules for residential development and construction projects.
• Work directly with electric, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, or cable utility providers to coordinate service requirements, installation schedules, inspections, and project timelines.
• Coordinate joint trench utility services and help ensure all utility providers are aligned on scheduling and requirements.
• Communicate with electric, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, and other utility providers as needed.
• Coordinate utility work with developers, civil engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, municipalities, inspectors, and field personnel.
• Track utility commitments, applications, permits, approvals, construction dates, and completion dates.
• Monitor utility schedules and identify potential delays that could affect the overall project schedule.
• Follow up with utility companies and contractors to ensure work is progressing according to schedule.
• Maintain accurate records of utility applications, correspondence, plans, schedules, inspections, and project documentation.
• Review utility plans and construction schedules to identify conflicts or potential scheduling issues.
• Help coordinate utility relocations, temporary services, permanent services, and meter/service installations when applicable.
• Attend project meetings and provide updates regarding utility status and upcoming work.
• Communicate delays, changes, or issues to management and the appropriate project teams.
• Work closely with our construction, development, purchasing, and project management teams.
• Maintain organized tracking spreadsheets and reports for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Perform additional coordination and administrative duties related to development and construction projects as needed.

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity for growth within a growing real estate development and construction company
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to work on large-scale residential development projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED