Field Expeditor – Utility ROW & Locates

Quanta Services, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Irby Construction Company is seeking a field coordination professional to support distribution project pre-construction activities. You will ensure utility locates, ROW access, vegetation clearing, and easement work are completed on schedule, serving as the liaison between project managers, landowners, locate services, clearing contractors, and crews.

The role requires 2+ years in utility construction support, knowledge of 811/One-Call processes, and the ability to travel to multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or relevant experience in construction, land services, or utility operations preferred.
• 2+ years in utility construction support, ROW/land coordination, locate coordination, or similar field-liaison role.
• Working knowledge of 811/One-Call locate processes and utility easement/ROW basics.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and confirm utility locates (811/One-Call) for all upcoming work sites; verify locate marks before crew mobilization.
• Coordinate pre-site walks with project managers, foremen, and engineering to identify access issues, obstructions, or permitting gaps.
• Track right-of-way and easement status; follow up on outstanding landowner agreements, permissions, or notifications.
• Communicate with landowners regarding access, clearing schedules, and any concerns; escalate disputes to ROW/land agents as needed.
• Schedule and monitor vegetation clearing crews; verify clearing scope matches engineering/ROW requirements before crews arrive.
• Maintain a tracking log/status board of locates, easements, and clearing progress per job, flagging at-risk sites to project managers.
• Coordinate with permitting (municipal, DOT, environmental) to confirm approvals are in place ahead of construction.
• Verify site readiness (access, locates, clearing, permits) before handoff to construction crews; communicate go/no-go status.
• Resolve or escalation field conflicts (locate discrepancies, landowner pushback, access blockages, weather delays)
• Maintain accurate records in project tracking/ERP systems.

Skills

Utility coordination

Field liaison

Locates coordination

Landowner communication

Organizational skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Irby Construction Company is seeking a field coordination professional to support distribution project pre-construction activities. You will ensure utility locates, ROW access, vegetation clearing, and easement work are completed on schedule, serving as the liaison between project managers, landowners, locate services, clearing contractors, and crews.

The role requires 2+ years in utility construction support, knowledge of 811/One-Call processes, and the ability to travel to multiple sites.