Project Utility Manager

The Project Utility Manager is responsible for managing the planning, coordination, design integration, relocation, and construction support activities associated with utility infrastructure impacted on large construction projects. The position will serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for utility owners, design teams, contractors, right-of-way personnel, and project stakeholders to facilitate timely conflict resolution and utility relocation delivery.

Working on either a Design-Bid-Build or Alternative Delivery, the Project Utility Manager will oversee utility engineering and relocation activities throughout project development and construction, ensuring compliance with project agreements, utility accommodation requirements, and schedule commitments. The successful candidate will possess strong technical, project management, and relationship management skills with experience delivering utility programs on major transportation infrastructure projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Utility Coordination and Management

• Manage utility coordination efforts for all impacted public and private utility owners.
• Act as the primary project liaison for electric, gas, telecommunications, fiber, water, wastewater, and pipeline utility companies.
• Facilitate utility coordination meetings and track action items to resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with utility owners and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate utility relocation requirements with project design and construction teams.

Utility Engineering and Conflict Resolution

• Oversee utility conflict identification, assessment, and mitigation throughout design development.
• Review design packages for utility impacts and constructability considerations.
• Coordinate Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations and utility verification efforts.
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to develop cost-effective utility conflict solutions.
• Maintain utility conflict matrices and issue resolution logs.

Utility Relocation Program Delivery

• Manage utility relocation schedules and ensure alignment with project milestones.
• Monitor utility owner performance and relocation progress.
• Coordinate sequencing of utility relocations with construction phasing plans.
• Evaluate schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support development and execution of utility relocation agreements.

Construction Support

• Provide field support during construction activities involving utility infrastructure.
• Coordinate utility outages, cutovers, and service transfers.
• Assist in resolving unforeseen utility conflicts encountered during construction.
• Monitor utility relocation construction activities for compliance with project requirements.
• Support emergency response activities associated with utility disruptions.

Schedule and Risk Management

• Develop and maintain detailed utility tracking schedules.
• Identify and manage utility-related risks and opportunities.
• Participate in project risk workshops and mitigation planning efforts.
• Provide regular utility status updates to project leadership.
• Escalate critical issues requiring executive intervention.

Financial and Contract Management

• Review utility cost estimates, budgets, and reimbursement requests.
• Assist in managing utility relocation expenditures and forecasting.
• Support change management processes associated with utility impacts.
• Track utility-related commitments and contractual obligations.
• Evaluate cost and schedule implications resulting from utility issues.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with TDOT, local governments, regulatory agencies, and utility providers.
• Support public outreach efforts related to utility relocations and service impacts.
• Participate in executive, technical, and stakeholder meetings.
• Maintain effective communication among project teams and utility owners.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare monthly utility program reports and performance metrics.
• Maintain utility agreements, correspondence, schedules, and project records.
• Develop executive summaries and presentations for project leadership.
• Track utility milestones, commitments, and key performance indicators.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Utility Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in utility coordination, utility engineering, transportation infrastructure, or construction management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing utility activities on large transportation or infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple utility owners on complex corridor projects.
• Experience with utility relocation planning, design review, and construction support.
• Familiarity with transportation project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM/GC, Progressive Design-Build, or P3.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience on interstate highway, managed lanes, or major roadway expansion projects.
• Knowledge of TDOT utility accommodation policies and procedures.
• Utility coordination certification or related professional credentials.
• Previous experience supporting utility work on Alternative Delivery Projects.
• Working knowledge of SUE standards (ASCE 38) and utility risk management practices.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough understanding of utility relocation processes and utility owner requirements.
• Knowledge of transportation design and construction practices.
• Ability to interpret roadway, drainage, structural, utility, and right-of-way plans.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling software and project controls systems.
• Strong understanding of utility conflict identification and resolution methodologies.
• Working knowledge of permitting, environmental compliance, and right-of-way acquisition processes.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate diverse stakeholder groups.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and project excellence.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Success Measures

The Project Utility Manager will be evaluated based on:

• Achievement of utility relocation milestones.
• Schedule adherence for utility design and construction activities.
• Timely resolution of utility conflicts and project risks.
• Utility owner engagement and relationship management effectiveness.
• Utility program performance relative to budget objectives.
• Reduction in utility-related impacts to project construction activities.
• Compliance with project, safety, environmental, and contractual requirements.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA and wellness benefits including an EAP program
• Paid time off which increases with longevity
• Professional development and PE licensure support
• Mentorship Program
• Flexible Schedule
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Sam’s Club or COSTCO annual membership
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Safety boots allowance
• Company Apparel

Work Environment/Schedule:

• Full time, Monday to Friday
• Office-based with Hybrid flexibility
• Occasional travel for project meetings and site visits

About Energy Land & Infrastructure

Energy Land & Infrastructure is a growing engineering, surveying, and consulting firm providing civil engineering and geospatial services across the Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and Eastern United States. Our professionals serve public and private clients in land development, municipal infrastructure, transportation, energy, utility, and surveying markets. We pride ourselves on delivering practical solutions, building lasting client relationships, and investing in the growth of our employees.

Ready to Continue Building Your Future?

If you're looking for more than your first engineering job, if you're looking for a place where you can learn, contribute, and build a rewarding career—we'd love to meet you.

Join Energy Land & Infrastructure and help design the communities of tomorrow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require ELI to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called “sponsorship” for an employment-based visa status.
• How did you hear about this opportunity with our firm? (e.g., LinkedIn, Handshake, Indeed, our website, a current or former employee, a colleague, etc.).

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• utility activities managament : 5 years (Preferred)
• transportation or civil engineering: 8 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Engineer in Training certificate (Preferred)
• Professional Engineering license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person