Utility Coordination Group Manager at ESP Associates

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Utility Coordination, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Project Management, Business Development, Marketing, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Strategic Planning, Workload Planning, Conflict Resolution, Construction Management, Engineering Design, Proposal Writing, Client Relationship Management, Operational Alignment

Industry

Design Services

Description

ESP Associates is seeking a Utility Coordination Group Manager to lead and grow the firm’s Utility Coordination and SUE efforts. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key leadership role within a dynamic and growing Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm, combining technical expertise with responsibilities in marketing, business development, process development, office growth, and field coordination program advancement. Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the utility coordination process from project planning and design through construction * Identify potential utility conflicts for roadway and bridge construction projects, develop resolution strategies, and report findings per client and agency guidelines * Interface and maintain relationships with multiple public and private utility owners * Serve as Group Manager for the Utility Coordination / SUE team, including mentoring, training, and developing technical staff * Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of utility coordination and SUE personnel * Establish and refine standard operating procedures, workflows, and best practices for utility coordination and SUE field services * Develop and implement efficient, scalable utility coordination processes integrating design, SUE, and construction phases * Support and lead business development and marketing efforts for utility coordination and SUE-related services, including proposals, scope writing, fee development, and project interviews * Strengthen existing client relationships and identify opportunities for new clients, markets, and geographic expansion; represent ESP at industry meetings, conferences, and client presentations * Contribute to office growth strategies, workload planning, and operational alignment; assist leadership with forecasting, staffing, and strategic planning * Manage multiple projects concurrently across the firm’s service areas * Travel required Qualifications: * Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in utility coordination, SUE, engineering, construction, and/or utilities; experience beyond five years preferred for management level. * Demonstrated experience managing utility coordination for roadway and bridge projects. * Prior leadership, supervisory, or group management experience preferred. * Must have strong oral, written, and organizational skills. * Must be able to multi-task, manage multiple projects, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines. * Experience with Texas and Western US utility coordination projects preferred. * Must have the ability to travel. * Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy. Corporate Information: ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection. Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52. ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including: * Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses * 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) * PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays * VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date) * Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) * Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc * Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid) * Long-Term Disability Insurance * Life Insurance * Pet Insurance * Education Reimbursement Opportunities * Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan * Referral Bonuses

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Responsibilities

The Utility Coordination Group Manager will lead and grow the firm's utility coordination and SUE efforts while managing projects from planning through construction. This role involves mentoring technical staff, developing business opportunities, and establishing standard operating procedures for the team.