Utility Coordinator

About the Position We’re seeking a Utility Coordinator to support a large, complex, heavy-civil rail infrastructure program. This role will be responsible for identifying utility conflicts within the project corridor and coordinating with public and private utility owners to resolve them before they affect design or construction, keeping utility clearance aligned with the program’s overall schedule. This is a long-term, full-time, onsite position located in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Identify existing utilities and coordinate new installations, developing strategies to resolve conflicts before they affect design or construction. Coordinate with public and private utility owners to confirm ownership, records, and relocation requirements, and negotiate utility agreements, cost responsibility, and reimbursement terms with project leadership and legal counsel. Maintain the utility conflict matrix, driving each conflict to a documented clearance decision, and track relocation schedules against committed dates, escalating slippage before it reaches the critical path. Prepare utility permit applications and confirm that utility coordination and design conform to accommodation policies, right of way requirements, and environmental regulations. Review design plans, construction documents, and record drawings to identify conflicts and route them for resolution, and support construction teams during field investigations and relocations. Coordinate subsurface utility engineering work and utility activities in dense urban corridors, including closure and outage windows. Maintain detailed coordination records, correspondence, and approvals to support payment, audit, and claim review. Attributes Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills. Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships. Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Communicate verbally and formally the status of coordination activities to keep the project delivery team and external stakeholders informed regarding utilities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 6+ years of experience in utility coordination, preferably on transportation infrastructure projects, including coordinating with public and private utility owners to resolve conflicts and tracking them through documented clearance. Knowledge of utility systems (water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecommunications), utility accommodation policies, right of way requirements, easements, property rights, and environmental regulations as they apply to utility coordination and design. Ability to read and interpret plans, profiles, construction…