Mears Group, Inc.

Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company
At Mears Group, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality, and our people.

Utility Coordinator

This position will be responsible for tracking and reporting utility locate statuses and issues in a timely manner. This position plays an integral role in acting as liaison between infrastructure designers, utility providers, city staff, and project owners regarding utility coordination activities in preparation for or during construction.

What Do You Offer Us?

• Ability to analyze conflicts and use all forms of communication to resolve them quickly, with a sense of urgency
• Escalate conflicts to proper person(s) when unable to resolve conflict) in a timely manner
• Represent Mears at utility-related meetings with utility providers, contractors, and project owners
• Conduct utility coordination meetings, document meeting minutes, follow up on action items to assure effective coordination results, and maintain files of activities for each utility agency
• Perform utility records research, maintain list of current utility contacts, document, and track utility conflict resolutions
• Communicate verbally and in writing to keep project team informed regarding the status of utility coordination activities
• Prepare, review, and facilitate Utility Co-location Agreements, Joint Use Agreements, and Record As-Built Drawings
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

What do we offer you?

• Competitive base salary
• Health Insurance package
• 401K with employee match
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Paid on-the-job technical and professional training
• Defined career path for future growth

What is Required?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid driver license
• At least two years of technical/utility coordination experience
• Construction experience or knowledge of methods of construction to know how to resolve, redesign, or reconstruct when a conflict arises
• Ability to read and interpret standard utility, underground, and aerial design and engineering drawings, KMZ files, and maps
• Attention to detail and effective time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF’s, KMZ files, Google Earth, and ability to learn QuickBase database
• Pass Pre-Employment drug screen and background check
• Must be able to drive to and from various meetings, sit or stand for extended periods of time, walk safely on uneven ground when making field visits, and lift up to 25 pounds (field or computer equipment, printer, etc.)

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.