Associate Project Manager of Utility Coordination

Associate Project Manager of Utility Coordination

Council Bluffs, IA;
Lincoln, NE;
Omaha, NE

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Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

As an Associate Project Manager within our Utility Coordination group, you will both lead and participate in a variety of project management activities that ensure the successful completion of project deliverables for complex and high-priority projects. This position would be embedded with an Olsson client and would be directly responsible for managing utility coordination for assigned projects. This position would also manage consultants that provide utility coordination support services to the client.

The ideal candidate will have connectivity and prior experience with Class I Railroads and DOTs.

• Ability to review, interpret, and understand technical plan sets and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) reports and findings.
• Ability to identify utility conflicts as it relates to client’s project.
• Ability to work with various utility contacts in order to relocate or protect utilities within the timeline and budget set by client.
• When needed, act as a liaison between our client’s utility coordination group and other project stakeholders.
• Capable of receiving constructive feedback and participating in continuously improving competencies and efficiencies.
• Participate in the reporting efforts related to project status, submittals, resolutions, and manage all financial aspects related to assigned projects.
• Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables align with established scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordination with external subconsultants to complete all aspects of project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with a focus on exceptional client service to secure future work.
• Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards.
• Travel to job sites with clients and other stakeholders will be required (estimated up to 25% travel time per week).
• Qualified candidates must have a valid driver's license and ability to comply with Olsson’s motor vehicle policies.

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent and/or related work experience.
• Understanding of real estate transactions and agreements (preferred, but not required).
• Proven experience in utility coordination or a similar role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining budgets and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and utility infrastructure.
• Excellent client service orientation, communication, presentation, and negotiating skills.
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
• Detailed understanding of how the firm operates as a consulting business and committed to driving the organization towards success.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving history.
• Ability to obtain E-Rail safe certification.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required.

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits…