Lead Utility Coordinator

　　At the core of our roadway discipline is the desire to be good stewards of the public transportation resources and the surrounding environment. As engineering professionals, we plan, design, permit, and consult on the operation of roadway infrastructure across the U.S. and abroad. Your work at Hanson will balance the societal benefits of the built environment with the preservation and function of the natural environment.

　　Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a candidate to fill a full time Lead Utility Coordinator position out of our Indianapolis, IN or Louisville, KY office. Our new team member will lead our INDOT focused utility coordination staff on a variety of projects and will be expected to take a leading role in the advancement of Hanson's technical abilities and serve as a technical leader in the area of utility coordination. This position provides leadership opportunities related to developing new business, task and project management, and helping to grow the existing team. This opportunity is your chance to be a part of Hanson's growing multidisciplinary transportation design services.

　　Position Profile

　　This position will work within our Infrastructure Market in the Roadway Discipline on utility coordination activities for state and local roadway and bridge projects. Position requires the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and execute projects for a variety of clients including the Indiana Department of Transportation and local government agencies throughout Indiana. It is important that this position can support project teams from initial planning through design and construction. Projects are likely to include reconstruction or rehabilitation of major interstates and highways, urban and rural roadways as well as bridge rehabilitation or replacement projects. This is a mid to senior level position for someone looking to build a team and grow a service line.

　　A Day in Life of a Utility Coordinator at Hanson

　　Our Utility Coordination staff are responsible for all work related to coordinating utilities on a highway or bridge project. The Utility Coordinator is responsible for initially determining what utility companies are in the project area, then communicating and coordinating with those utilities throughout the project. You will work with a state transportation agency or a local government client, the design team, and all utility companies that have facilities located within the project footprint to determine if conflicts exist between the proposed improvement and the utilities and then coordinate the relocation activities.

　　Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

　　Provide direction and mentoring to utility coordination and support staff.

　　Assist with project/contract proposals and presentations for project pursuits.

　　Assist in development of scope/fee documents required for technical tasks.

　　Explore opportunities to expand our existing client base.

　　Stay up to date with utility coordination processes, forms, training, and utility tracking applications.

　　Research utility records and visit project sites to determine presence of utility facilities.

　　Get available existing utility information into our CADD system.

　　Send out initial verification, conflict analysis, and work plan request letters.

　　Determine if Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Services are needed to find the depth of existing utilities, and process SUE request with the client.

　　Review work plans.

　　Attend preliminary and final field check meetings.

　　Send approved work plans and notice to proceed to relocate utilities.

　　Assist the client in developing permits for utility relocation work.

　　Coordinate utility reimbursement agreements.

　　Write the Utility Special Provision and complete the Utility Coordination Certification.

　　Upload all required documentation to the Utility Tracking Application.

　　Prepare master relocation plan and Gantt chart for utility relocations.

　　Act as liaison between the utility companies and the client, answering questions, interpreting plans, and be pro-active in facilitating that the utility relocations are occurring in accordance with the utility ‘s work plan.

　　What We’re Looking For

　　We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

　　Technical Skills:

　　Understanding of the INDOT Utility Coordination Process and State Statues that govern it.

　　Possess INDOT Utility Coordinator Certification.

　　Understanding of the INDOT project development process.

　　Experience with utility coordination processes outside of Indiana is a plus.

　　Ability to read and interpret construction plans.

　　Ability to serve as the Utility Coordinator for multiple projects.

　　Ability to use Bluebeam, MicroStation or AutoCAD a plus.

　　Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

　　Soft Skills:

　　Ability to communicate technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders.

　　Experience with building effective relationships amongst internal and external client bases.

　　Excellent project team and client-facing communication skills.

　　Comfortable with supervising and mentoring staff in remote locations.

　　Interest in experiencing a variety of assignments is important.

　　Education/Experience:

　　B.S. in engineering or related field.

　　Must possess a valid driver’s license.

　　Plusses include:

　　Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Indiana or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

　　INDOT Certified Railroad Coordinator, or willingness to obtain Certification.

　　Benefits

　　Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

　　Competitive compensation

　　Performance bonuses

　　401(k) with matching contribution

　　Employee Stock Ownership Plan

　　Comprehensive health & well-being plans

　　Financial wellness plans

　　Work-life balance programs

　　Want to know more? Visit our benefits page (http://www.hanson-inc.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for all the details.

　　Culture

　　We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

　　Monthly educational webinars

　　Leadership training

　　Lunch & learn development sessions

　　24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

　　Mentorship opportunities

　　Award-winning internship program

　　Employee recognition

　　And so much more!

　　As employers/governmental contractors, we comply with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities where they apply. To assist us in meeting our affirmative action goals, employees are encouraged to refer minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

　　AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY — AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

　　EEO / MINORITY / FEMALE / INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES / VETERAN

　　We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

　　​ At Hanson, our people are what distinguishes us.

　　Hanson is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm providing a full range of engineering, scientific, and allied services throughout the United States. With innovative spirit and a drive to continuously improve, our people go the extra mile to give our clients the best possible results.

　　Those efforts have helped us maintain our status as one of the top firms in the engineering industry. We’re large enough to take on exciting, challenging projects; but small enough to know and inspire each other along the way.