District Utilities Manager - Springfield

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a district utilities manager to coordinate utility relocations for highway projects. You will negotiate agreements, review cost estimates, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines while coordinating with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies.

The role emphasizes planning, documentation, and visits to project sites to minimize disruption. The position requires a technical associate degree with specialized utility coordination certifications and at

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in civil/related field is required.
• Certification in utility coordination within six months of hire.
• Minimum five years in highway/transportation engineering or utility coordination.

Responsibilities

• Notifies utilities and municipalities of projects and plans adjustments for relocations.
• Prepares and reviews utility agreements, easements, and cost estimates; ensures audits meet guidelines.
• Negotiates obligations, approves invoices, and coordinates with consultants and utilities.
• Reviews permit applications for policy compliance and documents variances.
• Conducts site visits with stakeholders to explain project impacts.

Skills

Five years of exp

Contract negotiation

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology, drafting, electrical technology, or related field

Introduction to Utility Coordination for Highway Projects (NHI – 134006A)

Preparing and Communicating Effective Utility Relocation Requirements (NHI – 134117)

Job description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Southwest District Office, 3025 E. Kearney Street, Springfield, MO

If selected for further consideration for this position, the interview date is Friday, October 16, 2026.

Why You’ll Love This Position

The district utilities manager is responsible for negotiating and preparing agreements with utility companies and municipalities in the relocation of utility structures or facilities for existing or planned highways and for coordinating the relocation of the structures/facilities. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What You’ll Do

• Notifies utility companies and municipalities of upcoming projects, approves consultant use as needed, and establishes a plan of adjustment to accommodate the department's projects.
• Prepares reimbursable utility agreements, highway and construction easements, job special provisions, and engineering specifications; reviews and approves utility plan of adjustment and subcontract work; verifies design and construction cost estimates meet state and federal auditing guidelines; negotiates and approves Commission obligation percentages on reimbursable adjustments; approves final utility invoices for payment.
• Contacts and works with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies on matters pertaining to relocation of structures or facilities and estimates cost to department.
• Reviews utility permit applications for compliance with policy and prepares policy variance documentation.
• Conducts field visits with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies to explain how projects will affect their facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology, drafting, electrical technology, or related field.
• Certification in the following within six months of hire:
  • Introduction to Utility Coordination for Highway Projects (NHI – 134006A)
  • Preparing and Communicating Effective Utility Relocation Requirements (NHI – 134117
• Five years of experience in highway or transportation engineering, utility coordination, permitting, or related field.

Special Working Conditions/Job Characteristics

• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in a formal civil engineering, drafting, or electrical technology program.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

More Reasons To Love This Position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you’re looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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