Utility Coordinator

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Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a Utility Coordinator located in Tampa, FL, to support coordination efforts among multiple clients (FDOT, county, and private), contractors, and third-party utility companies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a fully capable professional in the field with minimal direction.
• Develops, builds, and maintains a positive and productive relationship with third-party utilities. Works with the client to establish priorities, monitor progress and ensure compliance with the client’s goals and requirements
• Applies advanced knowledge to develop design procedures software and tools to facilitate high quality cost-effective technical project activities
• develop and maintain project tracking systems for issues and resolutions, and address utility or roadway needs in a timely manner.
• Participate in utility and roadway meetings to promote issue resolution, prepare status reports
• Develops estimates of technical efforts for projects
• Manages communication and collaboration with full design team and client
• Conducts interdisciplinary review of project deliverables and develops estimates of technical efforts for projects
• Oversees the development and implementation of technical approach and the completion of complex work which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Initiates and creates project designs and plans with responsibility for preparing presentation and design drawings
• Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings and working drawings
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment
• May oversee the work of less experienced designers
• Meets with clients and oversees all aspects of the project to ensure client needs are met
• Providing utility coordination services for multiple projects with tight design and or construction schedules throughout the state
• Acts as liaison between engineers, contractors, governmental agencies, UAOs, and the public to resolve utility conflicts
• Oversee and provide guidance to utility coordinators and design consultants for utility, roadway, and railroad coordination efforts.
• Coordinate with FDOT roadway design, right-of-way, survey, construction, and maintenance departments.
• Coordinating with FDOT in preparing Utility Work by Highway Contractor packages (UWHCA)
• Conduct utility coordination meetings, documenting meeting minutes, and maintaining files of all activities for each utility agency
• Schedule and attend office, field, and Teams meetings with utility agency owners
• Perform follow -up of meeting action items to assure effective coordination results
• Lead and assist with preparation of contingency plans for unplanned utility events
• Review FDOT utility permit applications and plans
• Negotiate design consultant scope and staff hours

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS degree plus 6 years of related experience, or AS Degree plus 8 years of related experience, or HS/GED plus 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency and/or education
• Valid US Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
• Utility and roadway construction for the installation or relocation of underground and overhead utilities experience
• Due to the nature of the projects associated with this position a valid US citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of utility and roadway construction for the installation or relocation of underground and overhead utilities
• Knowledge and experience reviewing and understanding Utility Agency/Owner (UAO) design documents, utility specifications, and utility work schedules
• Experience and proficiency in reading FDOT Roadway Plans, FDOT Utility Adjustment Plans, and UAO Construction Plans for water, sewer, gas, communications, and power
• Knowledge of FDOT right-of-way and easement requirements related to railroads and utilities.
• Experience and knowledge of the FDOT plans production process and utility coordination process.
• Design-Build experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office program applications
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation ORD/SS10, Bluebeam, FDOT PSEE, Adobe Acrobat

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $100000 to $150000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&DD, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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