Utility Coordinator (Part-Time)

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Career advancement

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a part-time Utility Coordinator to support transportation and roadway projects in the Atlanta, GA area.

The role serves as a liaison between designers, utility agencies, and project owners, coordinating across GDOT projects from concept through final design. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to manage complex coordination tasks while ensuring compliance, schedules, and project success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 7 years of transportation experience in construction inspection, design, and/or utility coordination.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop business and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between designers, utility agencies, and project owners.
• Conduct and document utility coordination meetings, including minutes and follow-up actions.
• Maintain records of all utility coordination activities.
• Communicate status updates to project teams.
• Manage pre-construction utility coordination for GDOT projects from concept through design phases.
• Develop and administer utility and lighting agreements.
• Provide mentorship and training to staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Meetings coordination

Project management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

GPASS/GUPS

Job description

Job Title: Utility Coordinator (Part-Time)

Work Location: Atlanta, GA ***

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Utility Coordinator to support transportation and roadway projects in the Atlanta, GA area. This role serves as a key liaison between designers, utility agencies, and project stakeholders, managing utility coordination efforts across GDOT projects from concept through construction. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex coordination efforts while ensuring compliance, schedules, and project success.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between designers, utility agencies, and project owners.
• Conduct and document utility coordination meetings, including meeting minutes and follow-up actions.
• Maintain records of all utility coordination activities.
• Communicate status updates to project teams regarding utility coordination.
• Manage pre-construction utility coordination for moderate to complex Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) projects, including Concept, Preliminary Design, and Final Design phases.
• Administer utility coordination for Design-Build projects, Local Government Projects, and roadway contractors.
• Develop and process utility agreements, contract item agreements, and lighting agreements.
• Execute memorandums of understanding and conduct prior rights research.
• Assist with the administration of GDOT’s electronic permitting program (GPASS/GUPS).
• Develop and provide training for GDOT Districts and State Utilities Offices.
• Perform analyses for complex engineering and environmental projects.
• Demonstrate competency in field supervision, technical knowledge, and project management.
• Interpret findings accurately and identify inconsistencies or inappropriate results.
• Provide mentorship and training to subordinate staff.
• Assume full responsibility for managing large tasks or projects, including strategy development, budgeting, and project deliverables.
• Manage and communicate results, budgets, and schedules to clients, project managers, and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with company administrative, financial, and safety policies.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required
• Minimum of 7 years of transportation experience in construction inspection, design, and/or utility coordination
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage tasks and projects efficiently.
• Demonstrated experience in client relations, decision-making, and leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Willingness to develop business from new and existing clients.
• Ability to work in an office environment with occasional field site visits for progress reviews and quality control.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify