Utility Relocation Coordinator

GUY Engineering Services, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Oklahoma City is seeking an experienced professional to manage utility relocation efforts for various projects. Responsibilities include coordinating with external clients, overseeing the utility phase of project design, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in civil, roadway, or bridge projects and possess excellent PC, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is a strong advantage in this essential, safety-sensitive role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in civil, roadway, or bridge projects.
• Proficient in using the Internet as a research tool.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate utility relocation efforts for projects.
• Prepare proposals and hold field meetings.
• Monitors utility relocation progress and maintains as-built drawings.

Skills

Excellent PC skills (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and responsive

Ability to prioritize work

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Responsible for managing and coordinating the utility relocation efforts for GUY’s civil engineering projects and external client services. Monitors, participates, and coordinates the utility phase of project design, pre-construction, and construction activities. Prepares proposals, holds field meetings, reviews plans to identify technical issues, provides resolutions, edits preliminary and final utility relocation plans, coordinates issuance of the utility relocation “Notices to Proceed” and monitors utility relocation progress.

• Represents GUY Engineering to external clients.
• Coordinate and lead meetings involving municipalities, public utility companies, ODOT, Tribes, county personnel and outside consultants.
• Manages conflict and determines resolution to advance work and maintain a professional client relationship.
• Read, understand, interpret, and communicate the detailed elements of highway construction & right-of-way plans.
• Coordinate with engineers to ensure that there is adequate right-of-way necessary to relocate utilities.
• Identify existing utility facilities in the field and interpret utility owner’s atlas sheets.
• Inspect survey data to ensure that all utilities have been properly located by the surveyors.
• Generate professional, detailed reports (field meeting reports), and correspondence.
• Address, submit in writing, and follow-up on any changes to the construction and/or right-of-way plans that affect the relocation of utilities. Research problems and coordinate solutions.
• Update engineers on their projects, as needed, with a detailed relocation status of each utility.
• Document all project contacts, milestones, status, and utility relocation plans.
• Utilize ODOT and Tribal procedures when applicable.
• Coordinate the relocation of utilities for state, county, city highway, roadway and bridge projects.
• Research, understand, and incorporate state statutes governing the relocation of utilities with 69 O.S. 2006 § 1205, 1401, 1402, 1403; ODOT Right-of-Way, Utilities Division policies, Utility Relocation Agreements, and Utility Permits.
• Prepare, review, and evaluate utility relocation proposals, plans, cost estimates and split cost instances.
• Monitor relocation efforts and maintain as-built drawings of relocated facilities.
• Manage projects via the terms of the contract & scope, requesting supplemental agreements as needed.
• Acquires and applies an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in civil, roadway, or bridge project understanding.
• Excellent PC skills (Word/Excel/Outlook), communication and organizational skills are required.
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is strongly desired.
• The ability to use the Internet as a research tool.
• Proactive and responsive.
• Ability to schedule and determine task priorities.
• The ability to work independently and contribute to the overall team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (a must).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize work to meet established deadlines.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• An ability to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner always with all contacts.
• Committed to lifetime learning as needed to maintain skill levels within the changing technology environment.
• This position is a safety sensitive position and requires safe operation of company vehicles as well as performance of other functions that are safety critical.
• Guy Engineering adheres to and abides by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.