Responsibilities
- Direct utility coordination efforts throughout Florida and develop the company's utility practice as a seller-doer.
- Manage utility coordination on FDOT, municipal, county, and transportation infrastructure projects from conflict identification through relocation, agreements, permits, and reimbursement.
- Collaborate with Utility Agency Owners to resolve conflicts and oversee relocation schedules, agreements, and reimbursement processes.
- Analyze roadway plans, utility agreements, work schedules, and contract documents to ensure compliance with FDOT, FHWA, and AASHTO standards.
- Lead coordination, stakeholder, and progress meetings; mentor utility coordination staff; and perform quality assurance and quality control reviews on deliverables.
- Develop and sustain strategic relationships with FDOT District personnel, municipalities, counties, utility providers, contractors, and teaming partners.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities in utility coordination, permitting, construction management, and transportation.
- Lead proposals, interviews, technical presentations, scope development, and fee negotiations, and maintain an active opportunity pipeline.
- Represent the company at industry conferences and professional organizations, and support annual marketing and business-unit growth plans.
- Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and estimates; monitor performance, profitability, utilization, and client satisfaction; and oversee delivery, billings, accounts receivable, and contract administration.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years of FDOT utility coordination experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing utility coordination efforts on FDOT transportation projects.
- Thorough knowledge of FDOT, FHWA, and AASHTO standards, policies, procedures, and reimbursement practices.
- Proven experience with utility agreements, utility work schedules, utility permitting, and utility relocation coordination.
- Established relationships with FDOT District personnel, Utility Agency Owners, local governments, utility companies, and transportation industry stakeholders.
- Demonstrated business development experience, including client relationship management, proposal development, and project pursuit activities.
- Strong presentation, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
- Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Report.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree.
- FDOT Utility Coordination Certification.
- Experience as a Project Manager, Client Manager, Program Manager, or Principal-in-Charge on FDOT projects.
- An existing book of business with a demonstrated track record of generating new revenue.
- Experience with utility construction management, utility permitting, and utility observation services.
- Active involvement in transportation, utility, engineering, or public works professional organizations.
- Professional Engineer license or related industry certifications.
Benefits
- 100% Employee-Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
- Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
- Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
