Utility Manager - Civil Construction

Overview

Job Title: Utility Manager - Civil Construction

Job Summary: Plan, coordinate, and manage utility relocations on large complex projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visualize, fulfill, and implement the vision and core values.

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities that include personnel planning and administration, work assignments, wage increases/promotions, disciplinary actions, etc.

• Insure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.

• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.

• Provide technical support for utility relocation effort including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; constructability reviews, etc.

• Manage multiple utility owner schedules and integrate with overall project schedule

• Plan and coordinate utility relocations in conjunction with other road work activities

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with utility owners as the primary point of contact ensuring that the company fulfills its obligation under the contract

• Understand utility owner specifications and analyze information and evaluate results to choose best solution to resolve project issues

Education and/or Experience:

• 4 year engineering/construction management degree or equivalent technical training and related experience.

• At least 3 years of experience managing public and private utility relocations

• Heavy Highway and Design-Build project experience is preferred

Individual Development (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills plus demonstrated ability to manage relationships with multiple owners.

• Excellent organizational skills

• Advanced knowledge of water, sewer, power, gas, and communication facilities construction and relocation requirements

• Ability to recognize and resolve problems that arise due to utility conflicts, schedule conflicts, and other work disciplines

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook