Utilities Coordination Project Manager

At BKF Engineers, we deliver innovative engineering solutions across the Western States. Our vision is to unify transportation services across the firm, enhancing our ability to deliver impactful transportation projects that make our communities safer and more accessible for all.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Utilities Coordination Project Manager to lead the relocation of utilities during construction projects and secure new utility services for project activations. This role requires a strong technical and administrative background, with responsibilities that include negotiating master agreements, managing relocation designs, budgets, and schedules, and supervising professional and administrative staff. This position is a key liaison between utility companies and engineering teams, ensuring smooth coordination and execution of utility-related tasks in support of large-scale public works and transit construction projects.

• Plan, coordinate, direct, and review the work of staff, contractors, and consultants for utility relocation and new service.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and other documentation to ensure compliance with project goals and timelines.
• Act as a liaison between design engineers and agency/utility staff to resolve technical issues and streamline processes.
• Identify and document utility facilities within project limits, including property acquisitions necessary for relocations.
• Validate independent cost estimates developed by Agency and negotiate with Utility Owner the price of work.
• Oversee field inspections, coordinate pre-construction meetings, and manage procedural guidelines for utility projects.
• Assist Agency counsel to prepare and negotiate Master Agreements with private utility companies, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Interpret design drawings and specifications for construction projects, including storm drainage, gas, water, and power utilities.
• Supervise and mentor professional staff and consultants to achieve project objectives.
• Review, process, and validate utility company invoices and budget reconciliations.
• Maintain record-keeping systems, including as-built drawings, data sheets, and utility hit databases.
• Review Utility Owner invoicing for consistency with work and initial cost estimate.
• Represent BKF Engineers in utility dispute resolution and arbitration as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution in in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing the relocation of utility facilities on large-scale public works projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure in the State of California is required.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Experience with transit or highway-related systems is preferred.
• Strong understanding of utility property rights, state laws, and regulations regarding utility relocation and encroachment.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and safety practices, especially for utilities installation and relocation.
• Experience with construction oversight and management for utility relocation and new service.
• Familiarity with California Public Utilities Commission Tariff Rules and funding regulations for public works projects.
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in supervising teams, managing consultant contracts, and coordinating complex engineering tasks.
• Travel between BKF offices and other off-site locations may be required.
• Understanding of Survey and Construction staking.
• Experience with utility investigation design planning, sourcing and implementation.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions:

Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $168,000 annualized, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents.
• Generous vacation and sick time packages.
• 8 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

Workplace Awards:

• We're proud to be a 2024 - 2025 "Great Place To Work" certified company!
• BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group's 2023 Trifecta Award.
• Zweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023.
• Bay Area News Group"Top Work Place" for 7 years in a row!
• "Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years.

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

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Qualification

Bachelor's Degree