Senior Utility Coordinator

AECOM is currently seeking a Senior Utility Coordinator located in Fort Lauderdale FL to support coordination efforts among multiple clients (FDOT county and private) contractors and third-party utility companies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Serves as a fully capable professional in the field with minimal direction.
• 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 clients goals and requirements
• Applies advanced knowledge to develop design procedures software and tools to facilitate high quality cost-effective technical project activities
• develop and maintain project tracking systems for issues and resolutions and address utility or roadway needs in a timely manner.
• Participate in utility and roadway meetings to promote issue resolution prepare status reports
• Develops estimates of technical efforts for projects
• Manages communication and collaboration with full design team and client
• Conducts interdisciplinary review of project deliverables and develops estimates of technical efforts for projects
• Oversees the development and implementation of technical approach and the completion of complex work which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Initiates and creates project designs and plans with responsibility for preparing presentation and design drawings
• Prepares designs calculations sketches diagrams schematic drawings and working drawings
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment 
• May oversee the work of less experienced designers
• Meets with clients and oversees all aspects of the project to ensure client needs are met
• Providing utility coordination services for multiple projects with tight design and or construction schedules throughout the state
• Acts 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) 
• Conduct utility coordination meetings documenting meeting minutes and maintaining files of all activities for each utility agency
• Schedule and attend office field and Teams meetings with utility agency owners
• Perform follow -up of meeting action items to assure effective coordination results
• Lead and assist with preparation of contingency plans for unplanned utility events
• Review FDOT utility permit applications and plans
• Negotiate design consultant scope and staff hours

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements: 

• BA/BS degree plus 6 years of related experience or AS Degree plus 8 years of related experience or HS/GED plus 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency and/or education
• Valid US Drivers License required to visit project sites clients and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
• Utility and roadway construction for the installation or relocation of underground and overhead utilities experience
• Due to the nature of the projects associated with this position a valid US citizenship is required 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 8 years experience performing utility coordination in accordance with FDOT FHWA and AASHTO standards policies and procedures
• Knowledge of utility and roadway construction for the installation or relocation of underground and overhead utilities
• Knowledge and experience reviewing and understanding Utility Agency/Owner (UAO) design documents utility specifications and utility work schedules
• Experience and proficiency in reading FDOT Roadway Plans FDOT Utility Adjustment Plans and UAO Construction Plans for water sewer gas communications and power
• Knowledge of FDOT right-of-way and easement requirements related to railroads and utilities.
• Experience and knowledge of the FDOT plans production process and utility coordination process.
• Design-Build experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office program applications
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D MicroStation ORD/SS10 Bluebeam FDOT PSEE Adobe Acrobat

Additional Information :

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time