Project Manager - Utilities Coordinator

Terravanta Inc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Terravanta Inc. is seeking an experienced Utilities Coordinator to manage utility-related activities for transportation, rail, and infrastructure projects across Northern California.

The role requires coordinating with PG&E, SMUD, and other regional utility providers and handling wet and dry utility systems, relocations, new services, and temporary power. The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison between project teams, agencies, and utilities, managing budgets, schedules, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of utility coordination experience.
• Experience with PG&E, SMUD, and regional utility agencies.
• Knowledge of wet utilities (water, sewer) and dry utilities (electric, gas, telecom).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate utility activities for transportation, rail, roadway, and infrastructure projects.
• Serve as primary liaison between project teams, agencies, and utilities.
• Manage utility relocations, conflicts, and risk across lifecycles.
• Coordinate new power installations, temporary power, and upgrades.
• Facilitate permitting, approvals, design reviews, and utility agreements.
• Maintain relationships with PG&E, SMUD, water districts, telecoms, and others.
• Track schedules, risks, budgets, and deliverables across projects.
• Lead utility coordination meetings and communications among stakeholders.
• Support investigations, site assessments, and constructability reviews.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards and agency requirements.

Skills

Utility coordination

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Verbal communication

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

About us:

Terravanta is a certified woman- and minority-owned business providing project management, engineering, and sustainable solutions across the energy, transportation, aviation, and education sectors. We are committed to quality, excellence, and proactive problem-solving, helping clients achieve successful outcomes at every stage of project delivery.

At Terravanta, we value our people, foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Guided by our commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and responsible business practices, we create lasting value for both our clients and the communities we serve. Through community engagement, partnerships, and service, we strive to make a positive difference beyond our projects. At Terravanta, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and building stronger, more sustainable communities.

About this role:

Terravanta is seeking an experienced Utilities Coordinator to manage and coordinate utility‑related activities for transportation, rail, and infrastructure projects throughout Northern California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with PG&E, SMUD, and other regional utility providers, along with a strong understanding of wet and dry utility systems, utility relocations, new service installations, and temporary power solutions.

This role requires an organized professional who can effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, serve as the primary liaison between utilities and project stakeholders, and maintain strong relationships with utility agencies to ensure successful project delivery.

Duties:

• Coordinate utility activities for transportation, rail, roadway, and infrastructure projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison between project teams, transportation agencies, rail agencies, and utility companies.
• Manage utility relocation efforts, conflict identification, and resolution throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate new power service installations, temporary power requirements, and utility upgrades.
• Facilitate permitting, approvals, design reviews, and utility agreements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with PG&E, SMUD, telecommunications providers, water districts, sewer agencies, and other public and private utilities.
• Track utility schedules, risks, budgets, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead utility coordination meetings and ensure timely communication among stakeholders.
• Support project teams in utility investigations, site assessments, and constructability reviews.
• Monitor compliance with utility standards, agency requirements, and project schedules.

Requirements (Minimum):

• Minimum 5+ years of utility coordination experience, preferably supporting transportation, rail, or public infrastructure projects in Northern California.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with PG&E, SMUD, and regional utility agencies.
• Strong knowledge of wet utilities (water, sewer, storm drain) and dry utilities (electric, gas, telecommunications, fiber).
• Proven experience coordinating:
• Utility relocations
• New power installations
• Temporary power services
• Utility conflict resolution
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Established industry relationships with utility providers and public agencies highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements (Preferred):

• Experience supporting major rail, transit, highway, roadway, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Caltrans, transit agency, and municipal utility coordination processes.
• Understanding of utility permitting, easements, and right‑of‑way requirements.