Assistant Project Manager - Utility Design Reviewer

Description

• Recommendation on approvals on all utility determination packages submitted by the utility relocation staff.
• Provide technical assistance as needed on utility issues to ensure appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of Master Agreements, policies, utility standards, and requirements on complex utility relocations.
• Develop and propose justifications regarding utility relocations and right-of-way exchanges for utility facilities, for project consideration.
• Coordinate and provide information for all utility owners in a timely manner.
• Conduct and coordinate review of utility rights crossing excess land.
• Review all aspects of quality control.
• Review property rights conveyance documents with the counterparty to ensure all documentation is correct and accepted by all parties.
• Review right-of-way acquisition maps, identify any incorrectly labeled easements, and request updated exhibits, as needed.
• Assess utility-preferred relocation alternatives and provide an analysis of the scope, right-of-way, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Represent Real Property Branch – Utility Team at all meetings, as requested.
• Interpret various types of land rights in the context of a regulated utility.
• Identify potential land rights conflicts that could create delays for the project.
• Review easement exhibits prepared by the Design-Builder for accuracy and consistency.
• Confirm prior rights determination.
• Maintain good communication skills and working relationships with third-party agencies, management, consultants, private sector contractors, subcontractors, and their associations.
• Review utility relocation design plans and right-of-way maps for the following determinations:
• Review and identify prior land rights for JUA, CCUA, easements, and licenses with third parties.

Requirements

• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Power BI, scheduling software, and SharePoint.
• Prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and collaboration skills for meeting established project goals and objectives.
• 5+ years of experience in the land services/right-of-way field.
• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Knowledge of the Caltrans Utility Relocation Manual, Federal Statutes, and California State Statutes.
• Experience in developing and reviewing alternative route studies.
• Travel may be required for this role
• A degree in Engineering, Business, or Law is preferred but not required.
• Experience reviewing utility designs to ensure compliance with utility land rights and design standards.
• Knowledge of title research – Investigate records, documents, and reports to ascertain the history and status of various types of land rights.
• A general understanding of land survey principles, and the ability to read and plot legal descriptions.
• Knowledge of land rights as they relate to Utility facilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track large data sets, and the ability to illustrate, analyze and convey those data sets effectively.

Benefits

• Sponsorship not provided for this position now or in the future

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance