utility coordinator

Location:
Atlanta, GA

Your Impact at Lowe Engineers:
The primary purpose of the Utility Coordinator position is to facilitate communications between, provide project planning support for, and observe/inspect current and future work between the City of Brookhaven and utility providers in the City Right-of-Way

Duties and Responsibilities:
Communicate regularly with contacts at utility companies to resolve utility maintenance issues

Coordinate activities between utility providers in the City right-of-way through: Familiarity with the Scope of Work for current and planned City projects that may impact other utilities assets; Familiarity with the Scope of Work for current and planned utility projects that may impact the City right-of-way or other current or planned projects; Coordination with internal Departments involved in review of non-city activities that may impact the City right-of-way; Utility providers include: DeKalb County Watershed Management Department (DWM), AT&T, Atlanta Gas Light (AGL), Georgia Power (GPC), Comcast, Verizon, Google Fiber, and others

Coordinate utility construction and relocation for city construction projects, including management of utility adjustment schedules.

Represent the City at periodic regional utility coordination or other planning meetings; Conduct City-specific quarterly utility coordination meetings

Maintain active communication with contractors, engineers, surveyors, government agencies, and/or the general public to resolve any issues relating to upcoming or active construction projects

Review, prepare, and issue Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits (R/W Permits)

Inspect approved R/W Permits ongoing and completed works; Aid in preconstruction Utility Coordination

Observe and ensure the sequence of work completed by utility contractors is under the R/W Permit or Departmental directives

Ensure post-construction R/W restoration meets City standards/permit conditions Periodically attend pre-construction meetings and pre-construction site visits/assessments.

Respond to citizen service requests promptly and keep accurate logs and records of their resolution across departmental lines, coordinating, reviewing, and inspecting work related to utility permits, communicating with utilities, requests for infrastructure maintenance, ensuring timely completion of maintenance work orders, directing field maintenance crews managing stormwater rehabilitation and replacement projects.

What You Bring to Lowe Engineers:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in construction management or related field.

Must have a minimum of 5 – 10 years of professional experience in public works or utility-related roles.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Knowledge of personal computers and computer software applications including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

Ability to: Organize multiple tasks and manage details/Understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions/Communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing/Deal tactfully and courteously with employees and the general public.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, state and federal authorities, civic leaders and the public.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Must possess a valid State of Georgia Driver’s License (Class C) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Preferred additional background and experience will include knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive public works program, Civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applicable to right-of-way management, Principles and practices of construction and inspection, Cost estimating and expenditure control principles and practices.