Primary Function

The ideal candidate will perform utility coordination and track schedules to support our roadway design projects. The position includes coordinating utility issues with in-house design teams and external parties, including clients, subconsultants, and utility agency owners (UAOs), to ensure all utilities are identified and proper accommodation plans are prepared and communicated.

Primary Duties

• Coordinate activities and act as a liaison across multiple parties, both in-house and externally
• Develop and monitor utility work schedules to ensure the timeliness of deliverables
• Perform records research and conduct field reviews
• Determine the need for Subsurface Utility Engineering
• Identify potential utility conflicts by reviewing plans
• Support the Engineer of Record in the development of utility conflict matrices
• Resolve utility/roadway conflicts through coordination with the Engineer of Record and UAOs
• Assist in determining the responsible agency for utility reimbursement
• Aid in the preparation and submittal of Utility Certification/Clear Packages
• Participate in constructability reviews
• Act as a backup to other staff in the Utilities group to perform related work as needed 

Experience and Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Four or more years of prior practical experience performing utility coordination for transportation projects according to established state and federal standards, policies, procedures, and design criteria

Strong knowledge of FDOT utility coordination practices and processes, including FDOT Utility Procedures Manual, FDOT Utility Accommodation Manual, and FDOT Utility Work by Highway Contractor Plans Development

Familiarity with municipal clients and their standards

Proficiency with Microsoft Office a must

Experience with MicroStation or similar software a plus

Ability to communicate technical and complex information, multi-task, and work well with others

Possess attention to detail, organizational skills, and a positive attitude

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.