Utility Coordinator II

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

The Utility Coordinator will be the boots on the ground for the District 7 Utility Office covering Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton, and Rockdale counties. You must have strong knowledge of GDOT policies and procedures, as you will be making decisions in the field when conflicts arise with utilities. Extensive experience in the construction inspection field is imperative to your success in this role. You will work with Construction Project Managers, Utility Coordinators, Engineers, and Technicians, to perform utility construction inspection of ongoing GDOT projects in District 3. This position will be based in the District 3 office in the Central Georgia region.

• Attend project preconstruction, Worksite Utility Coordination, and project meetings with the roadway contractor, GDOT construction team, utility coordinators, and designers, as needed, and provide input and recommendations relative to utilities
• Observe, inspect, and document the utility work, whether performed by the Department’s contractor or by the utility company, or the utility company’s contractor to determine the progress and quality of work, identify discrepancies, report significant discrepancies, and direct the  contractor, utility owner, or utility contractor to correct such observed discrepancies.  Provide a weekly report to the aforementioned information to the D3 Utility Office, also including utility start/completion dates of their relocation work, completion of rate percentages based on utility adjustment schedules, and if needed, provide pictures and/or video to document findings.
• Track actual utility relocation time within GDOT comparative schedule tool.  Candidate must be proficient in Excel.
• Prepare meeting minutes, reports and other documentation, and project utility timelines to support GDOT escalation process related to utility delays on construction, as needed to support utility construction inspection
• Under the review and direction of the assigned DOT’s PM, perform field inspection and oversight of utility construction activities
• Maintain daily reports of inspection work along with detail records of project progress, including preparation and delivery of utility “as-built” plans
• Able to read and interpret roadway plans, specifications, progress schedule charts, and applicable standards, especially related to utilities, on GDOT Transportation projects
• Review Contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements
• Assist with coordinating materials sampling and testing and verifying sufficient testing has been performed
• Verify accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work
• Assist in preparing for and conducting utility construction progress meetings
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company/GDOT’s strategic goals

What You Bring to SAM

• 10 years’ experience working in the utilities and construction inspection field on Transportation projects
• Understanding of construction manuals, standards and specifications general construction practices associated with the GDOT projects
• Thorough knowledge of GDOT specifications and standards is required Perform standard mathematical calculations
• Able and willing to workday or night shifts and/or flexible schedules as required to support the project requirements
• Able to travel to projects to attend pre-construction meetings, project progress meetings, etc.
• Familiarity with ProjectWise Deliverable Management, AASHTOWare, and Site Manager Software is preferred, but not required
• Field testing certifications through GDOT and/or ACI is preferred, but not required Experience with Primavera and other scheduling software preferred, but not required
• Experience with MicroStation and/or Open Roads Designer software is preferred, but not required

Certifications and/or Licensing Requirements

• DOT and ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I (if required by the DOT for this position)
• Erosion and Sediment Control Level 2 (if required by the DOT for this position)

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.