Utilities Manager

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 60,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

ACCIONA Construction USA part of the SR 400 Peach Partners consortium, have been awarded the contract to design and construct the SR 400 Express Lanes project in Atlanta, Georgia. This $4.6 billion project, awarded by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), is a key public-private partnership aimed at addressing congestion on a major highway in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

The Utilities Manager will be responsible for Utilities Design of the project to ensure it complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, design instructions. This role will lead all engineering activities to meet the company’s technical objectives related to design and construction. The incumbent will play a vital role to deliver a successful project on time, on budget, within project requirements and client obligations and from a technical point of view in safety, health, environment, and quality.

Responsibilities and Functions

• Responsible for the Utilities Design Management of the project.
• Responsible for the Utilities Design team during the execution stage.
• Implements the Project Design Management Plan and all plans related to the technical aspects that are required by the contract with the Client.
• Coordinates with client representatives and other third parties to resolve discipline-related technical issues to obtain final approval of the design.
• Establishes, monitors, and maintains a realistic design schedule with deliverables necessary to satisfy contract, procurement, and construction requirements.
• Identifies, manages, and assists in the preparation of proposals for design alternatives that are beneficial for the project.
• Manages all contracts related to the Design: Main Designer, Independent Design Reviewer (IDV) and Temporary Works related to the discipline.
• Provides contractual support from a technical point of view to other project contracts: contracting support, technical interface with specialized subcontractors, technical disputes, etc.
• Identifies technical risks and participates in the preparation of risk reports.
• Participates in the review of the Project budget forecasts, providing the necessary technical part for its realization.
• Establishes and implements the design management strategy and other technical procedures for the project.
• Support in the execution stage (project assistance team to resolve nonconformities, RFI with designers and unexpected events during construction).
• Collaborates within the technical department, as well as with other departments.
• Advises/participates in the formalization of contracts with engineering companies.
• Guarantees the correct transmission of design information to the entire project team.
• Manages the technical claims of the project related to the discipline.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent technical, communication, organizational, management and planning skills.
• Excellent people and leadership skills.
• Excellent solving problems/analysis.
• Comfortable in working to tight deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years engineering related experience in large-scale construction projects over $400M in value.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023 & 2024 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.