Utility Coordinator

Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Utility Coordinator to be based in Florida. This position will be supporting infrastructure projects throughout the State of Florida. Preferred locations include Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, Tallahassee, or West Palm Beach.
The UC will coordinate utility work between various clients (FDOT/County/Private), contractors and third-party utilities. Develops, builds, and maintains a positive and productive relationship with third-party utilities.Works with the client to establish priorities, monitor progress and ensure compliance with the client’s goals and requirements.Participate in utility and roadway meetings to promote issue resolution, prepare status reports, develop and maintain project tracking systems for issues and resolutions, and address utility or roadway needs in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include the administration of all aspects of the utility coordination process including:
Providing utility coordination services for multiple projects with tight design and or construction schedules throughout the state
Acting as liaison between engineers, contractors, governmental agencies, UAOs, and the public to resolve utility conflicts
Oversee and provide guidance to utility coordinators and design consultants for utility, roadway, and railroad coordination efforts
Coordinate with FDOT roadway design, right-of-way, survey, construction, and maintenance departments
Coordinating with FDOT in preparing Utility Work by Highway Contractor packages (UWHCA)
Conducting utility coordination meetings, documenting meeting minutes, and maintaining files of all activities for each utility agency
Scheduling and attend office, field, and Teams meetings with utility agency owners
Performing follow -up of meeting action items to assure effective coordination results
Communicating the status of coordination activities via emails, letters, and telephone to keep project team informed
Clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Leading and assisting with preparation of contingency plans for unplanned utility events
Providing schedule oversight for utility work integrated with the construction schedule
Review FDOT utility permit applications and plans
Negotiate design consultant scope and staff hours