Reporting to the Utilities Construction Manager and/or the Wet Utilities Superintendent, the Utilities Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of utility‑related construction activities on site. The role ensures that all works are completed in accordance with design drawings, technical specifications, the Project Agreement, and applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
The Utilities Coordinator works closely with project teams, utility asset owners, subcontractors, and public agencies to support the timely and compliant delivery of utility relocations and installations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage utility relocations and installations as required to support construction activities.
- Supervise and coordinate field engineering and construction operations related to utilities.
- Provide technical review and coordination support for both temporary and permanent utility relocations/installations, including but not limited to:
- Water (transmission and distribution)
- Sanitary sewer
- Storm sewer
- District heating and cooling systems
- Assist with the technical review of project designs to identify and resolve utility‑related issues, ensuring compliance with Utility Asset Owner and/or Utility Authority standards, specifications, and criteria.
- Participate in discussions and negotiations with Utility Asset Owners regarding the relocation, protection, or installation of utilities affected by construction activities.
- Support the development of contractual and execution strategies to facilitate utility relocations or integrate utility works into construction contracts.
- Assist in the analytical review and evaluation of costs, risks, and constructability associated with relocating, protecting, or supporting existing utilities.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of construction plans and coordinate subcontractor activities accordingly.
- Prepare detailed quantity take‑offs and assist in the development of cost estimates.
- Attend and contribute to meetings with Clients, Municipal Agencies, Utility Authorities, consultants, and internal project teams as required.
- Monitor subcontractor productivity, performance, and efficiency to ensure adherence to project schedules and construction plans.
- Track and collect documentation related to extra work, submittals, and supporting records for progress claims and billing purposes.
- Assist in tracking and documenting project schedule activities, including start and finish dates, percentage completion, and major milestones.
- Oversee and coordinate condition survey activities related to utilities.
- Perform other administrative or project‑related duties as assigned in support of project objectives.