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Senior Project Manager, Utility Coordinator (UC), Austin, TX
Halff is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to join our Utility Coordination team based out of our Austin, TX office location. The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage Utility Coordination projects from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for overseeing project scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company quality protocols. As a utility coordinator you will have a lead role in coordinating utility relocations, conducting site visits, reviewing utility plans, developing utility layouts and conflict matrices, reviewing SUE data, and collaborating with internal and external teams on high profile mobility projects.
The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and act as a key liaison between clients, field crews, office staff and internal teams. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.
What you will do:
- Manage multiple, large, and/or complex projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget, within scope, and with minimal oversight from planning through completion.
- Develop existing/proposed utility layouts and conflict matrices
- Collaborate with design teams to avoid, minimize, and accommodate utility relocations
- Assist in reviewing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) deliverables to analyze conflicts and develop concept plans
- Liaise between project members, multi-practice teams, subconsultants and other stakeholders to make sure deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs and meeting plans are communicated.
- Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, resource allocation, quality control, and project timelines utilizing appropriate tools to track tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
- Communicate schedule and changes to all stakeholders.
- Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, resource allocations, and financial performance, including cost tracking, invoicing, profitability analysis, and timely client billing.
- Prepare agendas, meeting notes and project summaries.
- Monitor task completion status to identify at-risk project tasks and to develop mitigation plans.
- Oversee quality assurance and adherence to ASCE 38 standards (Quality Levels A-D).
- Monitor project performance, resolving issues proactively.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong and long-term relationships.
- Prepare and deliver project proposals, presentations, and status updates.
- Identify opportunities for additional services and support business development efforts.
- Review field data, mapping, and final deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, technicians, and office staff.
- Coordinate with subsurface utility engineering (SUE), surveying, GIS, and engineering.
- Support hiring, training, and performance management initiatives.
- Develop and manage project budgets and forecasts.
What you will need:
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, surveying, geosciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas is preferred
- 8+ years of industry experience.
- 3+ years in project management or leadership role.
- Requires a strong understanding of fiduciary responsibility as well as risk assessment and mitigation.
- Strong understanding of ASCE 38 standards and SUE deliverables.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and teams.
- Experience with DOT, municipal, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with GIS, CAD platforms (Microstation, Open Roads, Civil 3D), and data management systems.
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- High level of organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Combination of office and occasional field work.
- Travel to project sites as required.
- TxDOT Precertification Work Categories 18.2.1, 18.3.1, 18.4.1, 18.5.1, 18.6.1, and 18.7.1 are preferred
The Halff SUE/UC Advantage
- Cross-trained personnel make Halff a one-stop shop for client's SUE/utility coordination needs.
- 20+ years of experience with more than 10 million lf of utilities located and more than 10,000 test holes performed.
- Our team has proven processes and QA/QC procedures that provide accuracy and economy in project-driven utility inventories.
Learn more about Halff's SUE/UC Solutions services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team (https://halff.com/services/sue-utility-coordination/)
Halff's SUE/UC Services:
- 2D and 3D SUE Quality Levels A-D
- Alignment and ROW Staking
- Peer Reviews
- Permitting Assistance
- Reimbursement Negotiations
- Surveying
- Utility Adjustment Monitoring and Verification
- Utility Coordination
- Utility Engineering
- Utility Relocation Design
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here (https://www.halff.com/services/)
Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here (https://www.halff.com/contact-us/)
We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits (https://halff.com/careers/benefits/)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
Experience
Required- 3 year(s): SUE / Utility Coordination experience in a Project Manager or Leadership role
- 8 year(s): Experience with Utility Coordination projects from initiation through completion
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Professional Engineer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Senior Project Manager, Utility Coordinator (UC), Austin, TX
Halff is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to join our Utility Coordination team based out of our Austin, TX office location. The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage Utility Coordination projects from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for overseeing project scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company quality protocols. As a utility coordinator you will have a lead role in coordinating utility relocations, conducting site visits, reviewing utility plans, developing utility layouts and conflict matrices, reviewing SUE data, and collaborating with internal and external teams on high profile mobility projects.
The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and act as a key liaison between clients, field crews, office staff and internal teams. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.
What you will do:
- Manage multiple, large, and/or complex projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget, within scope, and with minimal oversight from planning through completion.
- Develop existing/proposed utility layouts and conflict matrices
- Collaborate with design teams to avoid, minimize, and accommodate utility relocations
- Assist in reviewing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) deliverables to analyze conflicts and develop concept plans
- Liaise between project members, multi-practice teams, subconsultants and other stakeholders to make sure deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs and meeting plans are communicated.
- Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, resource allocation, quality control, and project timelines utilizing appropriate tools to track tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
- Communicate schedule and changes to all stakeholders.
- Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, resource allocations, and financial performance, including cost tracking, invoicing, profitability analysis, and timely client billing.
- Prepare agendas, meeting notes and project summaries.
- Monitor task completion status to identify at-risk project tasks and to develop mitigation plans.
- Oversee quality assurance and adherence to ASCE 38 standards (Quality Levels A-D).
- Monitor project performance, resolving issues proactively.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong and long-term relationships.
- Prepare and deliver project proposals, presentations, and status updates.
- Identify opportunities for additional services and support business development efforts.
- Review field data, mapping, and final deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, technicians, and office staff.
- Coordinate with subsurface utility engineering (SUE), surveying, GIS, and engineering.
- Support hiring, training, and performance management initiatives.
- Develop and manage project budgets and forecasts.
What you will need:
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, surveying, geosciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas is preferred
- 8+ years of industry experience.
- 3+ years in project management or leadership role.
- Requires a strong understanding of fiduciary responsibility as well as risk assessment and mitigation.
- Strong understanding of ASCE 38 standards and SUE deliverables.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and teams.
- Experience with DOT, municipal, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with GIS, CAD platforms (Microstation, Open Roads, Civil 3D), and data management systems.
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- High level of organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Combination of office and occasional field work.
- Travel to project sites as required.
- TxDOT Precertification Work Categories 18.2.1, 18.3.1, 18.4.1, 18.5.1, 18.6.1, and 18.7.1 are preferred
The Halff SUE/UC Advantage
- Cross-trained personnel make Halff a one-stop shop for client's SUE/utility coordination needs.
- 20+ years of experience with more than 10 million lf of utilities located and more than 10,000 test holes performed.
- Our team has proven processes and QA/QC procedures that provide accuracy and economy in project-driven utility inventories.
Learn more about Halff's SUE/UC Solutions services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team (https://halff.com/services/sue-utility-coordination/)
Halff's SUE/UC Services:
- 2D and 3D SUE Quality Levels A-D
- Alignment and ROW Staking
- Peer Reviews
- Permitting Assistance
- Reimbursement Negotiations
- Surveying
- Utility Adjustment Monitoring and Verification
- Utility Coordination
- Utility Engineering
- Utility Relocation Design
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here (https://www.halff.com/services/)
Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here (https://www.halff.com/contact-us/)
We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits (https://halff.com/careers/benefits/)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
Experience
Required- 3 year(s): SUE / Utility Coordination experience in a Project Manager or Leadership role
- 8 year(s): Experience with Utility Coordination projects from initiation through completion
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Professional Engineer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in utility coordinator jobs.
- Experience reading and interpreting utility plans, construction drawings, or as-built documents
- Proficiency with GIS platforms such as Esri ArcGIS for mapping and conflict analysis
- Familiarity with permitting processes for public right-of-way or municipal utilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with contractors and agencies
- Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology, construction management, or a related field
- Knowledge of utility relocation procedures and applicable local or state regulations
Tips for Your Utility Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume for utility types
Electric, gas, water, and telecom coordinators face different permit workflows and regulatory bodies. Call out the specific utility type you've worked in and name the relevant agencies or codes, so hiring managers instantly know you understand their operating environment.
List GIS and work-order platforms by name
Employers scan for specific tools like Esri ArcGIS, Maximo, or SAP. Generic phrases like 'asset management software' won't surface you in applicant tracking systems. Name every platform you've used, even if your experience was limited to one project.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists utility coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-agency coordination experience
Utility coordinators regularly work across public works departments, contractors, and state DOTs simultaneously. If you've managed that kind of multi-party communication, describe a specific project where you kept all parties aligned and resolved a scheduling or permitting conflict.
Prepare conflict scenarios for your interview
Interviewers frequently ask how you've handled utility conflicts discovered mid-project or last-minute design changes that affected right-of-way. Prepare two or three concrete examples with outcomes, not just descriptions of your general process.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Utility coordinator roles vary enormously in what 'coordination' actually means, from purely administrative to full field oversight. Before you accept, clarify whether you'll be managing contractors directly, attending site walks, or handling permit applications yourself, so the job matches your skills.
Utility Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most utility coordinators?
The companies hiring the most utility coordinators right now include Halff, Davey Tree, and IB Abel, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Colorado, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Infrastructure expansion and broadband deployment projects are driving much of the current demand.
How many utility coordinator jobs are remote?
About 50% of utility coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based portions of the role such as permit tracking, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Field-heavy positions involving site walks or contractor oversight are almost always on-site or require regular travel to project locations.
How do you become a utility coordinator?
Start with a background in construction management, civil engineering technology, or a related field, either through a degree program or hands-on field experience. Build familiarity with GIS tools, work-order systems, and right-of-way permitting. Entry-level roles in utility inspection, permit technician work, or project administration are common stepping stones. Certifications in project management or utility damage prevention can strengthen your candidacy once you have baseline experience.
Can you get a utility coordinator job with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire utility coordinators at the entry level, especially for roles focused on permit tracking, documentation, or scheduling support rather than full project oversight. Emphasize any exposure to construction sites, municipal permitting, or infrastructure projects, even from internships or adjacent roles. Demonstrating comfort with GIS tools, reading utility plans, or managing multi-party communications can offset a shorter work history.
What does the utility coordinator interview process look like?
Most utility coordinator interviews involve an initial phone or video screen to confirm your background and availability, followed by one or two rounds with a hiring manager and sometimes a project lead. Expect scenario-based questions about how you've handled utility conflicts, tight permit deadlines, or contractor disputes. Some employers ask you to walk through a sample plan set or describe your process for tracking multiple active permits simultaneously.
Where can I find and apply to utility coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to utility coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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