Utilities Coordination Manager - Transit

About the position

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled Utility Coordination Manager to oversee and coordinate utility relocation and adjustment activities to support large-scale transit and rail infrastructure projects for our Mid-Atlantic sub-region to be based in our Baltimore, MD office. This position is designated as a regular part-time role with a scheduled work commitment of 20 hours per week. This role requires close collaboration with utility companies, transit agencies, local governments, design teams, and other project stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of utility infrastructure with transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in stakeholder coordination, utility engineering, regulatory compliance, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with utility companies, internal teams, and external stakeholders to support execution of comprehensive utility relocation and adjustment plans.
• Facilitate meetings with utility providers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to discuss project requirements, challenges, and resolutions.
• Review, analyze, and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and utility relocation designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards.
• Identify potential conflicts between existing or proposed utility infrastructure and transportation project elements, proposing and implementing effective solutions.
• Lead utility coordination meetings, manage and maintain detailed project documentation, including technical reports, relocation schedules, correspondence, and progress meeting summaries and updates.
• Ensure all utility coordination activities adhere to applicable agency guidelines, regulations, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams regarding utility design, permitting, and relocation processes.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines, ensuring utility-related work is completed efficiently and within schedule.
• Stay informed on industry trends, innovations, and regulatory changes affecting utility engineering and transportation projects.

Requirements

• BA/BS and 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience on Amtrak or other public transit agency projects.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and agencies simultaneously.
• Experience with engineering software and tools to review drawings and as-built.
• Knowledge of and experience with utility relocation processes, standards, and regulations for Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) or other similar transit authorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Ten years of recent relevant experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including good written and verbal communication with construction personnel and engineers.
• Demonstrated experience in communicating, interpreting, and complying with ordinances, policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Proven experience working in a team environment and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan