Utility Coordination Manager PE - SAM, LLC

Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

This position reports to the Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Department Manager and works with Utility Coordinators, Project Managers, Engineers, and Technicians to provide leadership for the Utility Coordination Team and support for SUE and Utility Inspection.

• Trains, manages and provides guidance to the Utility Coordination Team in all aspects of utility coordination
• Maintains existing clients and performs business development
• Develops scope and fee proposals for projects assigned
• Responsible for the coordination oversight of the utility adjustment process for roadway and utility improvement projects
• Responsible for client invoicing, interacting with clients for receipt of Accounts Receivable, and ensuring the Direct Labor (DL) goals for the Utility Coordination Team are met
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals

What You Bring to SAM

• 10+ years of experience as a utility coordinator on state DOT projects or comparable experience working for utility companies
• 10 + years’ experience in preparing agreements for relocating utilities in accordance to local, state and federal utility accommodation processes and practices
• Experience in proving Utility Coordination services for Design-Build projects
• Must be able to demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills
• 10 + years’ supervisory experience of projects and personnel preferred
• BS/BA and/or equivalent experience
• Professional Engineer license a plus
• State DOT pre-certifications to function as a Utility Coordination task lead

Our Perks

• Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions – Work-life balance is on us
• Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately
• 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
• Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority
• No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
• Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
• Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
• Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Our Culture

Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.  SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.