Utility Coordinator

FL Tampa East (New)
10500 University Center Dr
Suite 115 E
Tampa, FL 33612, USA

The Utility Coordinator is responsible for coordinating utility phases during pre-construction and construction activities. The role requires a proactive communication approach and excellent relationships with utility owners in the west-central Florida region. With supervision and guidance from the Senior and Chief Utility Coordinators, the Utility Coordinator is responsible for coordinating utility phases during design and/or construction phase activities. Manage the coordination, documentation and relocation of utilities such as water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecom facilities associated with public works, transportation, and private development projects.

The role ensures that utility conflicts are identified early, resolved efficiently, and documented in compliance with state and local regulations.

• Establish, monitor and ensure utility owner responsiveness in the preparation of utility work schedules and activities.
• Perform utility distributions in compliance with FDOT Utility Accommodation Manual.
• Participate in utility and roadway meetings to promote issue resolution; prepare status reports.
• Perform constructability reviews with design and construction teams and participate in field reviews and walkthroughs during phase submittal reviews.
• Review plans for biddability to establish whether a contractor can submit a competitive bid based on provided plans and specifications.
• Act as liaison between engineers, contractors, governmental agencies, utility owners, and the public to resolve utility conflicts during design and construction.
• Maintain accurate records of utility coordination activities.
• Ensure all utility work meets safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
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• Draw on your expertise, and utilize your skills, in
  • Reimbursable Agreements and Utility Work Estimates
  • Utility Work by Highway Agreement Process
  • CIAC
  • BABA Requirements

• Three to seven years of progressive utility coordination experience with FDOT, FHWA, and AASHTO standards, policies, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of utility systems (water, sewer, electric, gas, telecom).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of FDOT processes.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station ORD/SS10, Bluebeam, FDOT PSEE, Adobe Acrobat.
• A valid driver's license.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure and design-build projects.
• Outlook aligned with McKim & Creed’s Core Values.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on communities we serve, which is most likely a community you live in.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a drug-free workplace.

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