Utilities Project Manager - Hybrid Infrastructure Role

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Credit union membership

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation is seeking an Utilities Project Manager (EPST I) to support Region 1 across central, north, south, west areas and manage utility coordination for highway projects. The role requires attending meetings, reviewing design plans, and developing utility clearances and agreements with multiple agencies.

You will liaise with utility owners, railroad and irrigation companies, ensuring timely utility relocations and compliance with applicable codes and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years of related experience or substitutions as described in the announcement.
• Ability to read road or utility construction plans and design plans.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Region Utility Engineer with administration of the Utility Accommodation Code and related laws.
• Attend pre-design and preconstruction meetings and inspect utility construction projects for conformance.
• Develop Utility Clearances for lower complex projects and manage utility relocation agreements.
• Coordinate with utility, irrigation, and railroad companies to resolve conflicts.
• Act as primary contact to utility owners and CDOT units for scheduling and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Reading plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Gmail

Google Workspace

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation is seeking an Utilities Project Manager (EPST I) to support Region 1 across central, north, south, west areas and manage utility coordination for highway projects. The role requires attending meetings, reviewing design plans, and developing utility clearances and agreements with multiple agencies.

You will liaise with utility owners, railroad and irrigation companies, ensuring timely utility relocations and compliance with applicable codes and policies.