Preconstruction Planner

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Utility Coordinator for employment in Columbia, SC.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support the SC Transportation Group on all utility relocation and permitting for SCDOT and other County/City projects across the State.
• Assist designers with conceptual utility cost estimates
• Review preliminary and final utility plans
• Coordinate with involved utility owners/operators to achieve timely project notifications and submittals
• Track utility plan submittals and status of markups from the utility companies
• Identify foreseeable project utility impacts and provide recommendations for resolution and minimization of project/utility costs and delays
• Secure reimbursable cost estimates, agreements, certification letters, Utility Adjustment Schedules, and plans from all utility owner/operators
• Maintain project correspondence and tracking database
• Certify that all foreseeable utility conflicts are resolved and that all utility agreements and negotiations have been completed prior to bidding for construction
• Provide advice and assistance in using utility and Overhead/Subsurface Utility Engineering investigation data
• Review Utility Adjustment Schedules during construction
• Review utility reimbursement invoices
• Assist in resolving utility conflicts in the field
• Coordinate with utility companies during construction if they begin to hold up the progress of the project

Qualifications

​​​​​​Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelors degree or demonstrated equivalent such as a combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities and experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required, due to the nature of the work
• Valid Driver’s License, and must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or demonstrated equivalent such as a combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities and experience
• Candidate should have a strong technical background with the design and construction of various types of transportation projects including road and intersection improvements, sidewalks and multi-use paths
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Local government work experience is a plus
• State Work experience is a plus
• Contract administration experience is a plus
• Proven experience delivering multiple projects with various funding sources on time and within budget

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this role
• Relocation is not available for this role

Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation (Greenville, SC locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $64,000 - $115,000. 

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel, and Service Awards programs

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex