Utility Coordinator
CME is seeking a Utility Coordinator to manage utility relocations, protect-in-place efforts, and interagency coordination on transportation infrastructure projects across the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate will serve as the liaison between project teams, utility owners, contractors, and public agencies to ensure utility conflicts are identified early and resolved efficiently.
Previous experience coordinating utilities on Caltrans or public agency transportation projects is highly desired. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships with multiple utility owners simultaneously.
Day-to-day responsibilities may include:
- Coordinate with utility owners (PG&E, AT&T, Comcast, municipal water/sewer districts, and others) to identify existing utility facilities within project limits and resolve conflicts.
- Manage the utility relocation and protect-in-place process from potholing and design through construction verification.
- Review project plans and specifications to identify potential utility conflicts; develop and maintain utility conflict matrices and tracking logs.
- Facilitate utility coordination meetings and maintain communication with all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Process and track utility agreements, permits, and reimbursement documentation in accordance with Caltrans utility procedures and agency requirements.
- Coordinate Joint Trench activities and verify utility installation meets project requirements and specifications.
- Review and process USA (Underground Service Alert) tickets and ensure compliance with California Government Code Section 4216.
- Support project managers and construction managers with utility-related schedule analysis and risk assessment.
- Maintain detailed utility coordination records and prepare status reports for agency stakeholders.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in utility coordination on public works or transportation infrastructure projects in California.
- Strong working knowledge of Caltrans Right of Way and utility relocation procedures.
- Familiarity with major Bay Area utility owners and their relocation/coordination processes.
- Understanding of California Government Code Section 4216 (USA/dig alert) requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, utility plans, and as-builts.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, GIS/mapping tools, and project tracking software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or related field preferred.
- Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Hourly: DOE
Full Medical Coverage
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