Utility Coordinator III - 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 Senior Utility Coordinator and works with Project Managers, Engineers, and Technicians to provide assistance, technical support, and coordination for utility adjustment efforts to resolve design conflicts with utilities impacted by projects associated with the Department of Transportation (DOT) throughout the region. Works directly with the DOT’s assigned contact and/or Prime firm PMs. These projects include, utility coordination associated with maintenance, rehabilitation, improvements and reconstruction of ongoing projects for the DOT.

• Attend project scoping meetings with a Senior Utility Coordinator and/or the Utility Coordination Manager and provide input and recommendations relative to utilities
• Provide Senior Utility Coordinator and/or Utility Coordination Manager with project details to assist with the development of scope and fee proposals
• Responsible for the coordination of utility adjustment process for roadway and utility improvement projects
• Determination of Utility Conflict and conflict resolution using Subsurface Utility Engineering data and design plans
• Preparation and submission of Utility Agreement Assemblies
• Receipt and review of utility relocation plans to ensure that such materials are constructible, do not pose conflicts with other utility relocations, accommodate the project and adhere to DOT requirements
• Schedule and conduct utility meetings
• Preparation of meeting minutes, reports and other documentation as needed to support utility coordination; review of documentation prepared by Utility Coordinators I or II
• Reviewing and documenting the progress of the permitting and relocation efforts
• Manage project budgets and provide regular project status and budget reports
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals

What You Bring to SAM

• 2 + years’ experience in preparing agreements for relocating utilities in accordance to local, state and federal utility accommodation processes and practices
• 2 + years’ experience as a utility coordinator on state DOT projects or comparable experience working for utility companies
• 2 + years’ managing project budgets
• Design Build experience a plus
• Microstation/AutoCAD skills a plus
• Must be able to demonstrate strong negotiation skills
• Supervisory experience of projects and personnel preferred
• Engineering degree or Professional Engineer license a plus

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

EEO

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