Lead Professional, Utility Coordination Manager

WSP in the U.S.; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is looking for a Lead Professional, Utility Coordination Manager in South Jordan, UT. This role involves overseeing utility coordination for transportation design projects, ensuring minimal risk to project timelines and budgets. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, along with 7-10 years of relevant experience, particularly in utility adjustments and relocations. Strong communication and critical thinking skills, alongside familiarity with project management tools, are crucial for success in this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in a related management role.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience coordinating utility adjustments on transport projects.
• Demonstrated experience with constructability and utility relocation coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end utility coordination process for roadway projects.
• Identify potential conflicts between roadway improvements and existing utilities.
• Plan and facilitate utility meetings and document decisions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with MS Office suite

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related major

Tools

MS Office suite

Visio

SharePoint

Project management tools

Job description

WSP is seeking a Lead Professional, Utility Coordination Manager to join the Utah transportation team in our South Jordan, UT office.

The Utility Coordination Manager leads utility coordination for transportation (roadway) design projects from early planning through construction support. This role is responsible for identifying utility impacts, coordinating with utility owners and stakeholders, driving timely relocations/adjustments, and preparing/negotiating utility‑related agreements so roadway projects can advance with minimal risk to schedule, budget, and safety. Utility coordination becomes more complex as utility density increases, so this position emphasizes early engagement, clear communication, and proactive conflict resolution. This person would also coordinate with the design team for any in‑house utility design required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end utility coordination process for roadway projects, including compiling utility information, maintaining contacts, and establishing coordination cadence.
• Identify potential conflicts between proposed roadway improvements and existing utilities; drive solutions (avoidance, protection in place, adjustment, relocation) with the design team and utility owners.
• Plan and facilitate utility meetings; document decisions, actions, and commitments.
• Coordinate with survey/SUE and design disciplines to improve utility data quality and reduce unforeseen conflicts.
• Support development of utility scopes, estimates, schedules, and billing documentation consistent with agreement requirements.
• Coordinate reimbursement eligibility discussions and documentation needs with the client/agency and utility owners, aligned to applicable state/admin code language.
• Review utility work plans, relocation schedules, right‑of‑way status, and special provisions to ensure utility work is compatible with the roadway delivery approach and construction constraints.
• Provide constructability input to staging, sequencing, phasing, and temporary/permanent utility installations; anticipate variable site conditions and reduce overall project life‑cycle cost through early issue identification.
• Maintain a utility risk register and drive mitigation plans with accountable owners.
• Coordinate pre‑construction utility activities to enable timely relocations, and support issue resolution during construction when conflicts arise.
• Serve as the liaison among the client/agency, designers, contractors, and utility owners to keep decisions moving and commitments clear.
• Maintain utility owner contact list, coordination plan, meeting agendas, minutes, and action logs.
• Maintain utility conflict matrix and resolution log; integrate relocation/adjustment schedule with overall project milestones.
• Draft and execute utility agreements (master/supplemental), cost participation/special operational agreements, and supporting estimate/billing documentation.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post‑education experience in a related management role within our industry.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience coordinating utility adjustments/relocations on transportation or civil infrastructure projects, including managing utility providers and understanding utility owner design/construction standards.
• Demonstrated experience with constructability and coordination of staging/phasing/temporary works tied to utility relocation.
• Strong working knowledge of roadway plan development and ability to review plans/specs to identify conflicts and drive resolution.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills; ability to “clarify, not assume,” and work collaboratively across varied personalities and priorities.
• Competent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
• High level of self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and adaptability to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software (MS Office suite, Visio, Project, SharePoint), spreadsheets, and project management tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects for or with UDOT, including utility reimbursement/authorization processes and utility agreement execution.
• Familiarity with alternative delivery constraints (e.g., aggressive schedules requiring close utility‑owner collaboration and early issue identification).

WSP USA (and all its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.