Utility Coordinator

Luster National; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited flexible time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Professional development budget

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Utility Coordinator in California. The ideal candidate will coordinate utility efforts for large infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment between various stakeholders while maintaining compliance with local regulations. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10+ years in utility coordination are required. The position offers a substantial salary range of $120k to $185k annually along with comprehensive benefits including unlimited flexible time off, health insurance, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in utility coordination for large infrastructure projects.
• Experience with utility agreements and permitting processes.
• Knowledge of California codes and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate utility relocation and installation on major infrastructure programs.
• Track utility progress against project milestones.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve utility conflicts.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Positions

We’re seeking Utility Coordinators to support large, heavy‑civil infrastructure programs in highways, roads, and bridges, transit (including rail systems), aviation (international airports), and water sectors delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. These roles support third‑party and utility coordination efforts across complex transportation programs, with a focus on tracking progress, resolving conflicts, and maintaining alignment between project delivery requirements and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate with utility companies, local agencies, and third‑party stakeholders to support relocation, protection, and installation of utility facilities on major infrastructure programs.
• Track and monitor third‑party and utility progress against project milestones, identifying risks, delays, and potential impacts to schedule and construction activities.
• Support development and maintenance of tracking tools, reports, and dashboards to provide visibility into third‑party coordination status and performance.
• Coordinate utility interfaces across multiple contracts, design packages, and construction phases to support integrated program delivery.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and project management teams to support resolution of conflicts between utility infrastructure and project scope.
• Support review of utility relocation plans, agreements, and design documents to ensure alignment with project requirements and constructability considerations.
• Identify risks related to third‑party coordination, including permitting, access, sequencing, and stakeholder constraints, and support mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with utilities and agencies to track commitments, resolve issues, and maintain forward progress.
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, agency standards, and permitting processes related to utility coordination.
• Coordinate with project controls teams (cost, schedule, risk) to support alignment between utility activities and overall program delivery requirements.

Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Ability to work effectively within established leadership structures while contributing technical expertise.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience supporting utility coordination, relocation, or installation of major utility facilities on large, complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating with utility companies, public agencies, and third‑party stakeholders on transportation or transit programs.
• Experience tracking third‑party progress and identifying risks related to schedule, permitting, and construction impacts.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary infrastructure projects with multiple contracts, stakeholders, and interfaces.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements governing utility coordination in California.
• Experience working in client‑facing or program delivery environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Experience supporting rail or transit infrastructure programs.
• Experience working in DB, CMGC, or other alternative delivery environments.
• Experience supporting major capital programs in California (e.g., statewide transportation or transit initiatives).
• Familiarity with utility agreements, permitting processes, and right‑of‑way coordination.
• Experience using tracking tools, dashboards, or reporting systems to monitor third‑party progress.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $120k–$185k/year ($57–$89/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Benefits

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E‑Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

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