Permitting & Utility Coordination Specialist

Metra Commuter Rail; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra is seeking a Permit and Utility Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and oversee permitting and underground utility coordination for capital construction projects in the Chicago area. You will minimize schedule risks by managing permit approvals, identifying conflicts, and guiding inter-agency coordination to meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, at least four years of experience in permitting and utility coordination, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between utility companies, design teams, and staff.
• Oversee permitting and utility coordination activities; review applications for accuracy.
• Coordinate team’s day-to-day activities and monitor performance.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain a safe work environment.
• Review procurement documents to ensure permitting requirements are integrated into contracts.

Skills

Permitting coordination

Utility coordination

Project management

Microsoft 365

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Metra is seeking a Permit and Utility Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and oversee permitting and underground utility coordination for capital construction projects in the Chicago area. You will minimize schedule risks by managing permit approvals, identifying conflicts, and guiding inter-agency coordination to meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, at least four years of experience in permitting and utility coordination, and strong