Associate Project Manager of Utility Coordination

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Job Description:

As an Associate Project Manager within our Utility Coordination group, you will both lead and participate in a variety of project management activities that ensure the successful completion of project deliverables for complex and high-priority projects. This position would be embedded with an Olsson client and would be directly responsible for managing utility coordination for assigned projects. This position would also manage consultants that provide utility coordination support services to the client.

The ideal candidate will have connectivity and prior experience with Class I Railroads and DOTs.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Ability to review, interpret, and understand technical plan sets and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) reports and findings.
• Ability to identify utility conflicts as it relates to client’s project.
• Ability to work with various utility contacts in order to relocate or protect utilities within the timeline and budget set by client
• When needed, act as a liaison between our client’s utility coordination group and other project stakeholders.
• Capable of receiving constructive feedback and participating in continuously improving competencies and efficiencies.
• Participate in the reporting efforts related to project status, submittals, resolutions, and management all financial aspects related to assigned projects.
• Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverable align with established scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordination with external subconsultants to complete all aspects of project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with a focus on exceptional client service to secure future work.
• Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards.
• Travel to job sites with clients and other stakeholders will be required (estimated up to 25% travel time per week).
• Qualified candidates must have a valid driver's license and ability to comply with Olsson’s motor vehicle policies.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent and/or related work experience.
• Understanding of real estate transactions and agreements (preferred, but not required).
• Proven experience in utility coordination or a similar role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining budgets and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of a construction processes and utility infrastructure.
• Excellent client service orientation, communication, presentation, and negotiating skills.
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
• Detailed understanding of how the firm operates as a consulting business and committed to driving the organization towards success.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving history.
• Ability to obtain E-Rail safe certification
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required.

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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