What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Engineer - Utility Coordination Manager position at SAM, LLC?
Who We Are
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Your Impact at SAM
This position reports to the Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Department Manager and works with Utility Coordinators, Project Managers, Engineers, and Technicians to provide leadership for the Utility Coordination Team and support for SUE and Utility Inspection.
- Trains, manages and provides guidance to the Utility Coordination Team in all aspects of utility coordination
- Maintains existing clients and performs business development
- Develops scope and fee proposals for projects assigned
- Responsible for the coordination oversight of the utility adjustment process for roadway and utility improvement projects
- Responsible for client invoicing, interacting with clients for receipt of Accounts Receivable, and ensuring the Direct Labor (DL) goals for the Utility Coordination Team are met
- Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals
What You Bring to SAM
- Experience as a utility coordinator on state DOT projects or comparable experience working for utility companies
- Experience in preparing agreements for relocating utilities in accordance to local, state and federal utility accommodation processes and practices
- Experience in proving Utility Coordination services for Design-Build projects
- Must be able to demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills
- Supervisory experience of projects and personnel preferred
- BS/BA and/or equivalent experience
- Professional Engineer license
- State DOT pre-certifications to function as a Utility Coordination task lead
Our Perks
- Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
- Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
- Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
- Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness travel leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
- Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms
EEO
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
