Utility Coordination Group Leader

STV Inc. has an immediate need for a Utility Coordination Group Leader in the Charlotte, or Raleigh, NC office to lead and oversee utility coordination and relocations for NCDOT projects. Other North Carolina office locations will be considered for highly qualified candidates. Job Responsibilities Work as an integral part of the Carolinas UC Practice and South Region Utilities discipline under the Regional Utility Director. Lead, manage, and train staff to independently perform various utility coordination tasks, prepare quality deliverables within required timelines, on multiple projects. Serve as Project Manager on UC only projects. Lead and grow a North Carolina based UC Group that is profitable. Develop utility relocation strategies and provide coordination/relocation services to accomplish removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, telecommunication, etc.). Provide QC and QA of UC Deliverables. Interpret and train staff to interpret highway construction plans, drainage summaries, specifications, etc. to identify utility impacts. Work with all policies, regulations and engineering standards set forth by the Federal Highway Administration, North and South Carolina Departments of Transportation, Division of Highways, and related statutes related to utility relocation. Use innovative construction methods while adhering to environmental regulations and roadway design standards. Coordinate simultaneous tasks and projects with strong organizational skills. Oversee junior UC staff and lead UC group operations, including scheduling utility meetings with NCDOT, utility owners, and contractors, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and distributing them in a timely manner. Communicate technical information proficiently and professionally. Work closely with other design disciplines and Project Managers to determine practical utility conflict resolutions. Assist with Subsurface Utility Engineering recommendations and interpreting data. Determine cost responsibility (prior rights) and assist utility owners with the preparation of utility agreements, relocation plans, and relocation schedules. QC and QA utility relocation packages for submittal to NCDOT/SCDOT, QA and QC Utility by Others (UBO) and U-sheet plans in MicroStation. Maintain and update utility reports, conflict matrix spreadsheets, utility costs, and utility agreements. Plot existing and proposed utilities on cross sections and corridor models. Prepare Environmental Permit drawings and narratives. Attend field meetings and site investigations as required, and prepare meeting minutes/notes. Attend overall project progress meetings. Determine relocation strategies and risks on complex projects to develop constructable solutions. Be proficient with Microsoft Office software or equivalent. Review utility relocation sketches against NCDOT Utilities Accommodation Manual. Assist senior leaders and the Regional Utility Director with proposal development, scopes, and fee preparation. Provide occasional overnight travel as required. Foster and manage client relationships at appropriate levels to help procure new business. Specific Requirements 8 years of related experience or related field of study. Proficiency in MicroStation and ProjectWise. Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner. Minimum Education: Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related field. Experience with 3D tools like ORD and clash detection is a plus. Design Build & Alternative Delivery experience is a plus. NCDOT experience, and/or rail experience is a plus. Compensation Hybrid Compensation Range: $111,362.75 - $127,271.72 Benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships Equal Employment Opportunity Statement STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr STV Incorporated