Utility Coordination Group Leader

STV; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 195,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society

Job summary

STV, Inc. in Rock Hill/SC area is seeking a Utility Coordination Group Leader to oversee utility coordination and relocations for SCDOT projects across Rock Hill, Charleston and Columbia. You will guide Junior UC staff, manage multiple projects, and develop relocation strategies for complex facilities.

This ENR Top 50 firm emphasizes client relationships, growth, and a healthy work-life balance, with opportunities to expand services geographically and work on major transportation programs.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience or related field of study.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and ProjectWise.
• Minimum Education is an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related field.
• Experience with 3D tools like ORD and clash detection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and train staff to independently perform various utility coordination tasks, prepare quality deliverables within the required timelines, on multiple projects.
• Serve as Project Manager on UC only projects.
• Lead and grow a South Carolina based UC Group that is profitable.
• Develop utility relocations strategies and provide coordination/relocation services to accomplish removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, telecommunication, etc.)
• Provide QC and QA of UC Deliverables.
• Interpret and train staff to interpret highway construction plans, drainage summaries, specifications, etc. to identify utility impacts
• Working knowledge of all policies, regulations, and engineering standards set forth by the Federal Highway Administration, North and South Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, and all application General Statutes related to utility relocation
• Must have strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate simultaneous tasks/projects
• Oversee junior UC staff and lead UC group operations to include: Scheduling utility meetings with SCDOT/NCDOT, utility owners, and contractors. Prepare meeting agendas and minutes and distribute in a timely manner.
• Proficiently and professionally communicate technical information
• Work closely with other design disciplines and Project Managers to determine most practical utility conflict resolutions
• Assist with Subsurface Utility Engineering recommendations and interpreting data
• Determine cost responsibility (prior rights) and assist utility owners with preparation of utility agreements, relocation plans, and relocation schedules
• QC and QA utility relocation packages for submittal to NCDOT/SCDOT
• QA and QC Utility by Others (UBO) and U-sheet plans in MicroStation
• Independently Prepare, and lead group operations to maintain and update utility reports, conflict matrix spreadsheets, utility costs, and utility agreements
• QA and QC plot existing and proposed utilities on cross sections and corridor models
• Prepare Environmental Permit drawings and narratives
• Attend field meetings and site investigations as required, and prepare meeting minutes/notes
• Attend overall project progress meetings.
• Determine relocation strategies and risks on complex projects to develop constructable solutions.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software or equivalent
• Review utility relocation sketches against SCDOT and NCDOT Utilities Accommodation Manual
• Assist senior leaders and the Regional Utility Director with proposal development, scopes, and fee preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, Drafting, or related field

Tools

MicroStation

ProjectWise

ORD

Job description

STV Inc. has an immediate need for a Utility Coordination Group Leader in the Rock Hill, Charleston and/or Columbia SC office to lead and oversee utility coordination and relocations for SCDOT projects. Other South Carolina office locations will be considered for highly qualified candidates. The work comprises of utilizing various resources, providing guidance to Junior Utility Coordinators and Technicians, to determine utility conflicts and subsequent utility relocations and potentially oversee the relocation of utilities prior to construction contract commencement.

This role offers unlimited opportunities to maintain existing client relationships, broaden STV’s service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, grow your career, all while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance.

This position offers a challenging role at an Engineer News-Record (ENR) Top 50 rated firm.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as an integral part of the Carolinas UC Practice and South Region Utilities discipline under the Regional Utility Director.
• Lead, manage, and train staff to independently perform various utility coordination tasks, prepare quality deliverables within the required timelines, on multiple projects.
• Serve as Project Manager on UC only projects.
• Lead and grow a South Carolina based UC Group that is profitable.
• Develop utility relocations strategies and provide coordination/relocation services to accomplish removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, telecommunication, etc.)
• Provide QC and QA of UC Deliverables.
• Interpret and train staff to interpret highway construction plans, drainage summaries, specifications, etc. to identify utility impacts
• Working knowledge of all policies, regulations, and engineering standards set forth by the Federal Highway Administration, North and South Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, and all application General Statutes related to utility relocation
• Knowledge of innovative construction methods while adhering to all environmental regulations and roadway design standards
• Must have strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate simultaneous tasks/projects
• Oversee junior UC staff and lead UC group operations to include: Scheduling utility meetings with SCDOT/NCDOT, utility owners, and contractors. Prepare meeting agendas and minutes and distribute in a timely manner.
• Proficiently and professionally communicate technical information
• Work closely with other design disciplines and Project Managers to determine most practical utility conflict resolutions
• Assist with Subsurface Utility Engineering recommendations and interpreting data
• Determine cost responsibility (prior rights) and assist utility owners with preparation of utility agreements, relocation plans, and relocation schedules
• QC and QA utility relocation packages for submittal to NCDOT/SCDOT
• QA and QC Utility by Others (UBO) and U-sheet plans in MicroStation
• Independently Prepare, and lead group operations to maintain and update utility reports, conflict matrix spreadsheets, utility costs, and utility agreements
• QA and QC plot existing and proposed utilities on cross sections and corridor models
• Prepare Environmental Permit drawings and narratives
• Attend field meetings and site investigations as required, and prepare meeting minutes/notes
• Attend overall project progress meetings.
• Determine relocation strategies and risks on complex projects to develop constructable solutions.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software or equivalent
• Review utility relocation sketches against SCDOT and NCDOT Utilities Accommodation Manual
• Assist senior leaders and the Regional Utility Director with proposal development, scopes, and fee preparation.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required
• Foster and manage client relationships at appropriate levels to help procure new business. Engage in leadership positions in professional societies and meetings where you will work to develop and maintain relationships with clients, teaming partners, and recruit potential technical staff hires.

Specific Requirements

• 8 years of related experience or related field of study.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and ProjectWise.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Minimum Education is an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related field
• Experience with 3D tools like ORD and clash detection is a plus
• Design Build & Alternative Delivery experience is a plus
• NCDOT experience, GDOT experience, and/or rail experience is a plus.

Compensation Range

$194,705.39 - $216,339.32

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.