Senior Utilities Project Manager

Overview

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At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

 

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

 

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

 

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

 

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

 

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

KCI Utilities Market is seeking the ideal candidate that possesses experience in Utility Coordination on major projects and oversee staff performing various utility coordination tasks including North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) utility coordination process. This experience will include the review of major highway construction projects including structures and multiple construction phasing and identification of impacts to existing utility infrastructure. The experience should also include execution of utility impact analysis (UIA), coordination with utilities to avoid, minimize and resolve conflicts and execution of utility relocation agreements in accordance with NCDOT Utility Accommodation Policies.

 

Additional duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Lead and Grow KCI’s Utility Coordination and Design efforts in North Carolina
• Market KCI Utility Coordination and Design as well as other disciplines
• Project Management experience required, with experience in managing and growing a Utility Coordination and Design Team!
• Experience in developing and managing state DOT projects preferred
• Proposal preparation including scope, schedule and fee. Contract management and billing.
• Strong design knowledge of Utility Coordination process required.
• Prepare written technical proposals, assemble teams to meet client’s criteria, and develop professional relationships.
• This position requires a demonstrated leader with a broad knowledge of transportation design projects and the processes required to develop design packages utilizing state design standards.
• Lead, train and develop staff.
• Responsible for project delivery of complete coordination/oversight of multiple design disciplines
• Good understanding of Design Build projects and procedures.
• Successful candidate should have local client contacts and the ability to bring in business.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare Utility Impact Analysis (UIA) and review design plans to best determine utility impacts
• Coordinate with KCI design team for roadway design pursuits and utility tasks
• Coordinate with KCI Utility Coordination team for NCDOT and local municipality tasks
• Coordinate with NCDOT and local municipalities as well as track first and second submission plan sets
• Represent KCI at preliminary field plan review meetings (PFPR)
• Review utility cost plans, prior rights determinations, schedules and agreements for relocation
• Review utility work plans and make recommendations for approval
• Lead and/or facilitate internal and external meetings regarding utility specific activities
• Ensure that GDOT requirements for utility certification are met