Utility and Right of Way Coordinator

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Job Description

Perform utility and right of way coordination efforts for roadway, bridge, and transportation improvement projects in accordance with INDOT, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) procedures.

Review design plans, identify potential utility conflicts, and recommend feasible alternatives or adjustments.

Maintain utility tracking logs, agreements, work plans, permits, and project documentation and progress reports.

Coordinate and attend field investigations including utility verification, subsurface utility engineering (SUE) needs, and data collection.

Facilitate meetings with utility providers, DOT representatives, and project stakeholders.

Coordinate post letting services to ensure utility relocations align with what is needed with the project and the project schedule.

Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure compliance with DOT standards and project requirements.

Provide cross-state utility and right of way coordination expertise when assigned to INDOT, IDOT and MDOT projects.

Assist in right of way coordination activities where utility impacts overlap with property acquisition needs.

Contribute to project risk assessments and mitigation plans related to utility relocations and construction sequencing.

Skills & Abilities

Solid knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand complex technical, professional and business materials.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. 3 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience coordinating with IDOT, MDOT, and other Midwestern state DOTs.

Familiarity with SUE processes, right-of-way acquisition workflows, and utility permitting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bentley ProjectWise document management and project management tools.

INDOT Certified Utility Coordinator or can obtain within one year of hire

Strong understanding of and familiarity with INDOT procedures, documentation and project delivery expectations

Experience or willing to learn INDOT’s Utility Management System (UMS).

Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across state lines.

Capable of managing numerous utility and title and encumbrance projects.

Comfortable communicating with utility owners, engineers, project managers, DOT personnel, contractors, surveyors and other stakeholders.

Ability to be both personable and persistent to obtain responses.

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Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Pay Range Max

USD $112,840.00
Pay Range Min

USD $68,370.00