Senior Utility Coordinator Major Infrastructure

About the Positions

We’re seeking Utility Coordinators to support large, heavy‑civil infrastructure programs in highways, roads, and bridges; transit (including rail systems); aviation (international airports); and water sectors delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. These roles support third‑party and utility coordination efforts across complex transportation programs, with a focus on tracking progress, resolving conflicts, and maintaining alignment between project delivery requirements and external stakeholders.

This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.

• Coordinate with utility companies, local agencies, and third‑party stakeholders to support relocation, protection, and installation of utility facilities on major infrastructure programs.
• Track and monitor third‑party and utility progress against project milestones, identifying risks, delays, and potential impacts to schedule and construction activities.
• Support development and maintenance of tracking tools, reports, and dashboards to provide visibility into third‑party coordination status and performance.
• Coordinate utility interfaces across multiple contracts, design packages, and construction phases to support integrated program delivery.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and project management teams to support resolution of conflicts between utility infrastructure and project scope.
• Support review of utility relocation plans, agreements, and design documents to ensure alignment with project requirements and constructability considerations.
• Identify risks related to third‑party coordination, including permitting, access, sequencing, and stakeholder constraints, and support mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with utilities and agencies to track commitments, resolve issues, and maintain forward progress.
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, agency standards, and permitting processes related to utility coordination.
• Coordinate with project controls teams (cost, schedule, risk) to support alignment between utility activities and overall program delivery requirements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Ability to work effectively within established leadership structures while contributing technical expertise.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience supporting utility coordination, relocation, or installation of major utility facilities on large, complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating with utility companies, public agencies, and third‑party stakeholders on transportation or transit programs.
• Experience tracking third‑party progress and identifying risks related to schedule, permitting, and construction impacts.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary infrastructure projects with multiple contracts, stakeholders, and interfaces.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements governing utility coordination in California.
• Experience working in client‑facing or program delivery environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Master’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Experience supporting rail or transit infrastructure programs.
• Experience working in DB, CMGC, or other alternative delivery environments.
• Experience supporting major capital programs in California (e.g., statewide…