Senior Utilities Coordinator

About the Position 

Luster National is seeking a dynamic Senior Utilities Coordinator to help drive some of the region’s most impactful transportation and infrastructure initiatives. This is your chance to work at the center of major capital programs, building strong partnerships with local agencies, guiding complex utility coordination efforts, and influencing the success of projects that millions of riders depend on. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving multifaceted challenges, and want to make a real difference in the community, this role offers an exciting and meaningful next step in your career. 

This is a long-term, full-time, on-site and field position located in Atlanta, GA. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Serve as a primary point of contact with the client, GDOT, local governments, and utility partners to foster effective communication to ensure smooth project coordination. 
• Plan, direct, monitor, and oversee the work of team members involved in utility coordination.  
• Provide mentorship, support, and professional guidance to ensure high-quality deliverables. 
• Develop complete utility agreement assembly packages for review and approval and ensure documentation meets required standards, guidelines, and regulatory criteria. 
• Evaluate engineering drawings and estimates for compliance with rules, regulations, and utility standards, identify issues, recommend solutions, and ensure alignment with project requirements. 
• Create and manage detailed utility schedules using Primavera P6, and coordinate schedule updates with internal and external stakeholders to keep projects on track. 
• Support the training of new Utilities Coordinators to strengthen team capabilities and share best practices and contribute to continuous process improvement. 
• Analyze operations, finances, personnel needs, and resource requirements, and recommend improvements or solutions to enhance overall project efficiency. 

Attributes 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills. 
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships. 
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Public Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 5+ years' experience in successfully managing and overseeing large-scale utilities coordination construction projects. 
• Willing to work in the office and in the field. 
• Proficiency with Primavera P6. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.   
• Strong networks and relationships in the GDOT and Local government utilities and transportation markets. 
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), or Architect Registration (AIA). 
• Experience using current design software like MicroStation, Civil 3D or similar (used to view and revise plans as needed). 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.  

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