Utility Coordinator

About This Role

The Part-Time Utility Coordinator will support transportation and roadway projects in the Atlanta, GA area, serving as a key liaison between designers, utility agencies, and project stakeholders. This role involves managing utility coordination efforts across GDOT projects from concept through construction, ensuring compliance, schedules, and project success.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between designers, utility agencies, and project owners.
• Conduct and document utility coordination meetings, including meeting minutes and follow-up actions.
• Maintain records of all utility coordination activities.
• Communicate status updates to project teams regarding utility coordination.
• Manage pre-construction utility coordination for moderate to complex Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) projects.
• Administer utility coordination for Design-Build projects, Local Government Projects, and roadway contractors.
• Develop and process utility agreements, contract item agreements, and lighting agreements.
• Execute memorandums of understanding and conduct prior rights research.
• Assist with the administration of GDOT’s electronic permitting program (GPASS/GUPS).
• Provide mentorship and training to subordinate staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 7+ years of transportation experience in construction inspection, design, and/or utility coordination
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in client relations, decision-making, and leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of transportation experience in construction inspection, design, and/or utility coordination.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits