Utility Relocation Coordinator – Project Delivery

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Wellness.

Professional development opportunity.

Flexible spending account.

457 deferred compensation plans.

Retirement pension (TCDRS).

Transportation assistance (Metro Ride)

Disability and life insurance.

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Harris County in Houston seeks a Utility Coordinator to support the Office of the County Engineer in managing utility relocations across Engineering projects. You will identify conflicts, coordinate facility design, track relocation schedules, and report metrics while supporting court actions and payments as needed.

The role involves coordinating with electric, pipelines, telecom, water, sewer, and drainage utilities, attending meetings, briefs, and field visits, and preparing cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret civil engineering plans.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are required.
• Knowledge of interagency utility agreements is required.
• Understanding of Utility/TxDOT laws and regulations.
• Pipeline and Railroad coordination experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe/Bluebeam/Revu.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates relocation of private and public utility systems (electric, pipelines, telecom, water, sewer, drainage).
• Produces monthly status reports and leads utility coordination status meetings.
• Prepares Commissioners Court agenda items and coordinates payments.
• Attends meetings with design groups to brief relocation status.
• Issues utility notifications and coordinates with external representatives.
• Attends field visits for scoping and status updates.
• Maintains documents and resource materials.
• Prioritizes relocations to avoid schedule delays.
• Reviews design plans for accuracy and potential conflicts.
• Assists with design to mitigate conflicts and prepares cost estimates.

Skills

Civil plans reading

Communication & negotiation

Interagency agreements

TxDOT laws

MS Office

Adobe/Bluebeam/Revu

Pipeline coordination

Railroad coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Real Estate/Business

Associate degree in Engineering/Real Estate/Business

High School Diploma/GED + 2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe/Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Harris County in Houston seeks a Utility Coordinator to support the Office of the County Engineer in managing utility relocations across Engineering projects. You will identify conflicts, coordinate facility design, track relocation schedules, and report metrics while supporting court actions and payments as needed.

The role involves coordinating with electric, pipelines, telecom, water, sewer, and drainage utilities, attending meetings, briefs, and field visits, and preparing cost estimates.