Utility Coordinator

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing professional level work ensuring all utility construction projects are managed with the least disruption and inconvenience to general citizenry. Coordinates the phasing, staging, and detouring of utility projects with various City Departments, public agencies, neighborhood organizations, and business representatives. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

100 W. Houston Street (City Tower) 15th Floor, San Antonio, Texas 78205

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Programs the necessary phasing for all Utility Projects to be constructed in such a manner as to alleviate the major impact of inconvenience to the traveling public and residents.
• Conducts administrative analysis, interpreting and developing policies, and resolving citizen complaints.
• Represents the Department at various meetings.
• Acts as the liaison between the Public Works Department, Utility Companies, VIA Transit, Texas Department of Highway and Public Transportation and other entities engaged in excavation in the City's Right of Way.
• Prepares technical report and evaluations of projects.
•  Functions as coordinator for department on construction and capital projects, as necessary.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on preliminary project plans at final review stage.
•  Compliance with plans and specifications.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as attending pre-construction meetings.
• Travels daily to project locations to coordinate utility adjustment issues and assess project progress.
• Manages the use of public Right of Way for utility maintenance and instruction.
• Reviews, approves, and coordinates temporary street closures for special events.
• May prepare cost estimates on department projects.
• Audits records during and at the completion of a project to ensure accuracy of fees and penalties.
• Addresses major or complex problems not normally handled by subordinates regarding field alterations during construction.
• Reviews rough drafts of proposed field alterations and negotiates issues with right of way user, as required.
• Evaluates right of way users' performance at completion of project.
• Checks and submits paperwork involving assigned employee's leave, accident reports, etc.
• Performs functional supervision over staff engaged in inspections or utility maintenance and construction projects to ensure proper inspections.
• May provide functional supervision over staff responsible for maintaining and providing administrative support.
• Informs Manager of the status of all projects and problems requiring attention.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal construction management, including one (1) year of supervisory or lead responsibility.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License

The City of San Antonio, Texas is the 7th largest city in the United States, with a corporate boundary of 486 square miles, serving a population of 1.4 million residents. We are committed to excellence in the delivery of services to San Antonio residents and visitors. Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Professionalism are principles which define the culture of the 40 departments within our organization, which include Parks & Recreation, San Antonio International Airport, Development Services, Public Works, Convention Facilities, Building & Equipment Services, Libraries, and IT.