Senior Utility Coordinator

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Utility Coordinator to join our Atlanta, GA transportation team. 

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

In this position, you will coordinate and perform technical work related to utility existing locations, adjustments, relocations, and new installations that may be needed in conjunction with transportation projects. You will oversee multiple utility coordination projects and coordinate with transportation design teams on the locations and potential impacts on utilities.  

Role accountabilities:

• Coordinate and track first and second utility submittals and responses.
• Review cost estimates, schedules, prior rights determinations, and agreements for relocation
• Ensure GDOT requirements for Utility Certification are met.
• Lead or facilitate meetings involving utility specific activities.
• Coordinate with the utility personnel within GDOT on utility issues and resolutions. 
• Monitor the progress and quality of the utility relocation design and construction activities. 
• Ensure compliance with the GDOT utility coordination manuals and guidance on Design Build projects. 
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among the utility stakeholders. 
• Identify and mitigate any utility risks or challenges that may impact the project scope, cost, schedule, and quality. 
• Review and understand the utility requirements and specifications in the RFP package, including the MOUs, UAs, and design build documentation for utilities. 
• Coordinate with the Design-Build team and the utility owners to develop a comprehensive and realistic Utility Adjustment Schedule (UAS) that aligns with the project design and construction schedule. 
• Review and approve the utility relocation design plans and the final relocation plans submitted by the utility owners or the Design-Build team, as per the MOUs. 
• Oversee the utility relocation construction activities and ensure quality and safety standards are met. 
• Conduct regular utility coordination meetings with the Design-Build team and the utility owners to facilitate communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution. 
• Verify and document the completion of utility relocations and obtain as-built plans from the utility owners or the Design-Build team. 
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the Design-Build team and the utility owners on any utility related issues or challenges during the DB Administration phases. 

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Associates or relevant technical degree
• 12 or more years of experience in utility coordination or related fields
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office

Key Attributes:

• Thorough understanding of Georgia DOT’s Utility Accommodation Policy and Standards
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Experience with utility coordination on GDOT projects

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, s