Utility Coordinator

Patel, Greene & Associates, LLC (PGA); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility coordination firm in Tampa, Florida is seeking an Assistant Utility Coordinator to support the Utility Coordination team. The role involves reviewing construction plans, managing communication with design teams, and participating in utility meeting resolutions. Candidates should have 0-4 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This position provides opportunities for career growth within a committed company.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of experience performing utility coordination per FDOT standards.
• Experience in Design Builds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review utility work schedules and agreements.
• Develop project tracking systems for issue resolutions.
• Participate in utility and roadway meetings.
• Manage communication with design teams.
• Review FDOT utility permit applications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical writing skills

CADD Systems knowledge

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Purpose & Need

Patel, Greene and Associates (PGA) is seeking a skilled and attentive Assistant Utility Coordinator to support our Utility Coordination team. In this role, you will support utility coordination efforts on roadway projects by working closely with multidisciplinary teams, reviewing construction plans, and helping ensure utility conflicts are identified and resolved efficiently. The Utility Coordinator should be proficient in reading and interpreting FDOT plans, with hands‑on experience in plan production. This role requires a strong understanding of the FDOT plan review process, along with the ability to identify and resolve conflicts between roadway design and existing utilities. This position supports career growth and leadership within a firm committed to elevating both communities and its people.

What You’ll Do

• Gain proficiency with knowledge and understanding of roadway construction plan component sets
• Review utility work schedules, utility conflict matrix and utility agreements
• Manages communication and collaboration with multi‑discipline and design teams
• Develop and maintain project tracking systems for issues and resolutions, and address utility or roadway needs in a timely manner
• Review FDOT utility permit applications and plans
• Participate in utility and roadway meetings to promote issue resolution, prepare status reports, and perform follow up meeting actions as required
• Requires technical supervision of tasks by senior staff
• Complete tasks and projects within expectations of Project Manager, Supervisor or Task Lead

What You’ll Need

• 0-4 years of experience performing utility coordination in accordance with FDOT standards, policies, and procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A strong background and experience in Design Builds is preferred

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to effectively prioritize and organize tasks
• Knowledge about CADD Systems is preferred
• Knowledge of the FDOT plans production process and utility coordination practices
• Knowledge of FDOT agreements, standards, policies, and procedures
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle one‑on‑one meetings with utility owners
• Good technical writing skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high standards in all work efforts
• Position may require overnight travel for remote projects or conferences
• Skill in working with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other Office Products

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.
• Most work is performed in an office setting, although at times it is required to make site visits or attend on site meetings.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside‑weather conditions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you meet some of the listed criteria but not all, we still encourage you to apply. You might be a good fit for another role we have available!

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