Lead Utility & Railroad Coordinator

• Periodically travelling to project sites to meet with clients, utility companies, designers, construction teams and/or other stakeholders.
• Leading and mentoring junior level staff engaged in utility and railroad coordination activities.
• Identifying opportunities to implement more efficient protocols to decrease review turn times, optimizing permit inventory and tracking management systems, and embracing new state and local initiatives for rollout to team members.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients providing the highest level of service and responsiveness to meet client needs.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for all utility coordination activities on assigned projects.
• Keeping project teams, clients, management, and other stakeholders informed on the status of utility coordination activities.
• Reviewing cost estimates and preparing budgets for utility relocation.
• Performing utility and railroad coordination activities for a variety of state and local public agency projects.
• Overseeing the overall utility and railroad coordination functions for the designated area and overseeing other team members involved in utility coordination.
• Facilitating and/or actively participating in utility coordination meetings with project managers, designers, clients and other stakeholders.
• Reviewing project plans, identifying potential conflicts, and developing utility workplans, schedules and timelines.

We are looking for an experienced Utility Coordinator to join our team in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role, you'll oversee utility and railroad coordination for key infrastructure projects, while managing team members supporting those efforts. You'll play a pivotal part in shaping project strategy and mentoring staff, making this a great opportunity to join a growing firm with an excellent workplace culture and growth opportunities.

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other related field; a high school diploma or GED with utility and/or railroad coordination experience on projects may be considered in lieu of education.
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Experience developing and/or reviewing utility relocation designs
• INDOT Certified Utility Coordinator and Railroad Coordinator
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, and GIS systems

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

• Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development
• Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
• Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package
• Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities