Utility Engineering Project Manager - Central TX

Job Title: Utility Engineer Project Manager Location: Austin, TX 78746 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Job Category: CEI (Construction / Engineering / Inspection) Responsibilities Oversee and manage a team of engineers, utility coordinators, and inspectors. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure schedules are met and projects are successfully completed. Assist with oversight of Lochner Texas Utility Engineering Department, managing personnel, budgeting, and scheduling for projects including Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and utility clearance. Lead a team delivering utility clearance on a challenging, large‑scale TxDOT Interstate Project in the Austin, TX area. Apply engineering knowledge to roadway, drainage, and utility improvements for streets, highways, freeways, and bridges. Review project documents and utility plans for necessary adjustments. Review technical documents such as Standard Utility Agreement packages, reimbursement documents, preliminary designs, and change orders involving utilities. Communicate with Utility Owners regarding required adjustments, set schedules, and conduct follow‑up reviews. Coordinate with Lochner CEI team, TxDOT, and contractors to resolve conflicts and determine solutions. Engage in contract pursuits, research projects, lead proposal writing, meet RFQ requirements, and interview potential clients as needed. Support engineering staff in developing utility relocation designs. Communicate work and ideas clearly through drawings, documents, reports, and verbal exchanges. Oversee production of layouts in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and coordinate details with the design team. Ensure accuracy and quality through reviewer coordination. Complete work within project deadlines. Assist in creating and submitting technical reports, specifications, and calculations. Coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians in the discipline group. Qualifications B.S. degree in Engineering is required. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas is required. 5+ years of experience after attaining PE license leading a team in utility management for conflict identification and clearance on transportation projects. Experience in roadway, drainage, and bridge design or construction engineering is a benefit. PE experience on TxDOT projects is desired. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to represent Lochner in meetings, conferences, and client interviews. Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to mentor engineers and technicians. Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer is a benefit. Benefits Competitive premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program Company paid disability, maternity leave, and life insurance Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care Paid family leave Retirement plan with employer match Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote when possible) Wellness program for physical and mental health Employee assistance program and training assistance Employee discounts and paid time off for charitable acts Equal Employment Opportunity: Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. #J-18808-Ljbffr