Utility Coordinator II

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and merchandising institute is seeking a Utility Coordinator II in Fort Worth, Texas. This full-time position supports transportation roadway projects by managing utility engineering tasks and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a technical degree and at least three years of relevant experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office and AutoCAD is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand civil transportation engineering design plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with utility conflicts on Transportation/Roadway projects.
• Coordinate Subsurface Utility Engineering investigations.
• Maintain clear communication with project managers and utility owners.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Scheduling

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

In the role of Utility Coordinator II, you will support transportation roadway projects by managing and coordinating subsurface utility engineering tasks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the identification, communication, and resolution of utility conflicts on Transportation/Roadway projects.
• Assist with the management and coordination of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations, schedule, and submittals.
• Perform utility records research, obtain project utility company contacts, existing maps and plans, prepare contact ledgers and assist in utility conflict tracking reports.
• Work independently and with the project team, coordinating with utility companies and roadway engineers to meet client needs and objectives.
• Assist with and prepare client deliverables, utility exhibits, project guides, project reviews, project invoices, expense reports, and project monitoring/field verification as needed.
• Apply company/client quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project documents, time, and budget management.
• Assist in the review and perform QA/QC of utility company agreements, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and invoices submitted by utility companies to ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and client requirements.
• Maintain frequent verbal and written communication between project managers, clients, and utility owners to ensure project schedules are met and comply with federal, state, local laws, and other applicable regulations.
• Assist with and conduct meetings, presentations, and minutes for both in‑person and virtual meetings.
• Support Project Managers in the development of proposal elements, project scope elements, budget elements, and schedule elements.
• Type, format, and organize project documents, reports, specifications, and correspondence.
• Create and maintain paper and electronic files.
• Travel requirements are typically 10%.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand contractual documents such as deeds, engineering plans, subcontractor proposals, reimbursement agreements, occupancy and use agreements, etc.
• Basic understanding of real‑estate principles and the ability to read easements, deeds, legal descriptions, and general property‑rights documents.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu, ArcGIS, KMZs, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.
• Intermediate or greater proficiency in using and building projects in MicroStation.
• Familiarity with the Transportation/Roadway/Utility industry.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand civil transportation engineering design plans.
• Ability to read and understand utility installation and adjustment plans.
• Position requires strong communication (both verbal and written), organizational skills, attention to detail, scheduling, and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location

United States – Texas – Fort Worth

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Application Process

We are committed to the principles of employment equity and are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.