Right-of-Way and Utilities Coordinator

Coordinate and manage activities related to the acquisition of rights‑of‑way, easements, and property interests, and direct utility coordination for city infrastructure and capital projects. Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field. Four (4) years of experience in right‑of‑way acquisition, utility coordination, or real estate transactions; including two (2) years of experience involving property acquisition practices and utility relocation coordination. Licenses and Certificates Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment. Responsibilities Manage professional services supporting acquisition of rights‑of‑way, easements, property interests, and relocation or adjustment of utilities impacted by city projects, including reports, analysis, legal instruments, relocation agreements, schedules, and cost estimates. Negotiate with property owners, coordinate with utility companies, collaborate with consultants and legal counsel, interface extensively with city departments and external parties, and administer acquisition and utility relocation activities to ensure timely, compliant, and cost‑effective project delivery. Plan, organize, and assist in developing acquisition and utility–related documents provided by the legal department, consultants, or other professional services; work closely and in a coordinated fashion with internal and external stakeholders. Respond to inquiries from property owners, utility providers, industry stakeholders, government officials, and external parties regarding acquisition, easement, and utility relocation matters associated with city projects. Manage administrative and managerial aspects of the function, including contract compliance, analysis, reports, evaluations, presentations, maintenance of records and files, database management, and coordination of information and efforts to integrate right‑of‑way and utility needs into project schedules. Note: This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. #J-18808-Ljbffr