Utility and Right of Way Coordinator

Perform utility and right of way coordination efforts for roadway, bridge, and transportation improvement projects in accordance with INDOT, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) procedures. Review design plans, identify potential utility conflicts, and recommend feasible alternatives or adjustments. Maintain utility tracking logs, agreements, work plans, permits, and project documentation and progress reports. Coordinate and attend field investigations including utility verification, subsurface utility engineering (SUE) needs, and data collection. Facilitate meetings with utility providers, DOT representatives, and project stakeholders. Coordinate post letting services to ensure utility relocations align with what is needed with the project and the project schedule. Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure compliance with DOT standards and project requirements. Provide cross-state utility and right of way coordination expertise when assigned to INDOT, IDOT and MDOT projects. Assist in right of way coordination activities where utility impacts overlap with property acquisition needs. Contribute to project risk assessments and mitigation plans related to utility relocations and construction sequencing. Solid knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand complex technical, professional and business materials. Bachelor's degree. 3 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience coordinating with IDOT, MDOT, and other Midwestern state DOTs. Familiarity with SUE processes, right-of-way acquisition workflows, and utility permitting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bentley ProjectWise document management and project management tools. INDOT Certified Utility Coordinator or can obtain within one year of hire Strong understanding of and familiarity with INDOT procedures, documentation and project delivery expectations Experience or willing to learn INDOT's Utility Management System (UMS). Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across state lines. Capable of managing numerous utility and title and encumbrance projects. Comfortable communicating with utility owners, engineers, project managers, DOT personnel, contractors, surveyors and other stakeholders. Ability to be both personable and persistent to obtain responses. #LI-DNI 10% or less USD $68,370.00 USD $112,840.00