Program Manager - Utility Coordination

Description

• Identify conceptual relocations, easements, and prepare utility construction permits, Notice to Owners (NTO), and Utility Agreements (UA).
• Review design plans and prepare utility conflict matrices, cost estimates, schedules, and relocation agreements.
• Serve as primary liaison with public and private utility owners (water, wastewater, gas, electric, telecom, storm drain).
• Oversee resource planning, staffing, and budget control across multiple concurrent projects.
• Supervise and mentor Utility Coordination Leads, Field Managers, and GIS/Data Management staff.
• Establish frameworks, procedures, and standards for utility research, data management, and conflict resolution.
• Coordinate with Caltrans, municipalities, and regional authorities to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.
• Facilitate meetings and maintain clear communication through reports, maps, as-builts, and design documentation.
• Lead utility clearance activities, including desktop investigations, SUE investigations, potholing, and conflict analysis.
• Drive business development efforts to secure new contracts by maintaining strategic client relationships, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Manage GIS-based utility data systems and ensure data integrity for cross-sector usability.
• Promote collaboration and deliver communication across the Energy, Transportation, and Water sectors.
• Develop and execute Cordoba’s Utility Coordination Program aligned with ASCE 38-22 and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of ASCE 38-22, relocation strategies, and regulatory requirements required
• Familiarity with Caltrans procedures and alternative delivery methods (design-build).
• Experience with GIS-based utility databases and MicroStation/AutoCAD for plotting utilities in 2D/3D preferred
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to collaborate with utility clients and customers, engineers, inspectors, and construction crews
• OSHA 20 training preferred
• 15+ years of professional experience in utility coordination, relocation, and subsurface investigations required
• Proficient in the MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Utility coordinator experience with wet and dry utility systems and right-of-way considerations required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) required

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance