City of McKinney
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That’s why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.
OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.
However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITION Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Engineering, the Franchise Utilities Coordinator manages franchise utilities coordination for City infrastructure projects. This position conducts utility coordination meetings, reviews engineering and construction plans, and works with project managers and utility providers to identify and resolve potential utility conflicts. This role ensures timely utility relocations, minimizes project delays, and supports coordination of construction activities within the public right-of-way. The position also assists with utility restoration efforts during natural or man-made disasters.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
Contribute to a positive work culture.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and maintains good working relations with franchise utilities to assist with the relocation of their infrastructure for City construction projects.
Collaborates extensively with franchise utilities to provide and review plan documents and land records, identify conflicts, identify the most efficient resolutions and provide continual communication from design phase to completion of construction for City projects
Assists with coordination and communication during times of natural or man-made disaster that activate the City’s Public Works Incident Response and Recovery Plan or the City’s Emergency Operations Center.
Attends meetings with franchise utility companies and contractors to review methods of construction, to assure compliance with applicable City ordinances, and resolve conflicts in the public right-of-way.
Review engineering plans for development projects to better predict their implications for franchise utility relocations and/or removals.
Communicate with franchise utility companies to navigate, mitigate, and resolve utility conflicts with proposed CIP, public works, and other City departments’ projects.
Oversees and coordinates the utility relocation schedules with the project schedules with project managers.
Conduct monthly utility coordination meetings to organize utility relocations to facilitate construction of City projects.
Maintains and reports on the status of active franchise utility conflicts and relocation schedules, ensuring timely coordination with project managers and other departments. Takes necessary follow-up actions as required to ensure utilities adhere to reasonable schedule per the CIP critical path.
Provides project status updates and reviews to the CIP Manager and other staff as necessary.
Reviews Right of Way (ROW) Exhibits and engineering plans and coordinates with appropriate franchise utility companies and City staff.
Coordinates construction inspection with the Project Manager, Right-of-way Manager, Consultants and others involved in the utility relocation project for conformance with the approved plans and specifications, and adherence to the City’s right-of-way ordinance.
Responds to inquiries and issues related to franchise utility conflicts from the utility companies, staff, engineers, and contractors.
itors franchise utility company attendance to monthly meetings.
Meets on-site with engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, as needed, to assist with the relocation process.
Provides input for developing standard processes and specifications for franchise utility relocations including process diagrams for capital projects, standard drawing details that are not covered in the right-of-way ordinance, etc.
Coordinates with agencies such as TxDOT, NTTA, and railroads to acquire necessary permits and ensure consistent communication. Attends preconstruction and progress meetings, and interfaces with developers, contractors, and residents regarding construction activities.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Travels to construction sites to monitor progress and coordinate conflicts, to attend meetings, and training.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS
Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
Ability to review and interpret technical plans and specifications.
Ability to persuade and collaborate to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving a variety of duties often characterized by frequent change.
Knowledge of basic codes and ordinances, maintenance regulations, and other statutory guidelines related to franchise utility installations.
Knowledge of construction materials and supply specifications and standards.
Knowledge of civil construction methods, practices, and procedures.
Complies with all City and/or departmental policies and procedures, including those defined in the City of McKinney Employee Handbook.
Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
Ability to build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
Offers flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.
A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Engineering Technology, Planning, or closely related field, and three (3) years of right-of-way, franchise utility, or construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. A strong background working with a municipality, particularly in a fast-growth or progressive community, is also strongly preferred.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
WORK ENVIRONMENT This position has limited exposure to environmental conditions.
EEO STATEMENTS The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.
However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITION Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Engineering, the Franchise Utilities Coordinator manages franchise utilities coordination for City infrastructure projects. This position conducts utility coordination meetings, reviews engineering and construction plans, and works with project managers and utility providers to identify and resolve potential utility conflicts. This role ensures timely utility relocations, minimizes project delays, and supports coordination of construction activities within the public right-of-way. The position also assists with utility restoration efforts during natural or man-made disasters.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
Contribute to a positive work culture.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and maintains good working relations with franchise utilities to assist with the relocation of their infrastructure for City construction projects.
Collaborates extensively with franchise utilities to provide and review plan documents and land records, identify conflicts, identify the most efficient resolutions and provide continual communication from design phase to completion of construction for City projects
Assists with coordination and communication during times of natural or man-made disaster that activate the City’s Public Works Incident Response and Recovery Plan or the City’s Emergency Operations Center.
Attends meetings with franchise utility companies and contractors to review methods of construction, to assure compliance with applicable City ordinances, and resolve conflicts in the public right-of-way.
Review engineering plans for development projects to better predict their implications for franchise utility relocations and/or removals.
Communicate with franchise utility companies to navigate, mitigate, and resolve utility conflicts with proposed CIP, public works, and other City departments’ projects.
Oversees and coordinates the utility relocation schedules with the project schedules with project managers.
Conduct monthly utility coordination meetings to organize utility relocations to facilitate construction of City projects.
Maintains and reports on the status of active franchise utility conflicts and relocation schedules, ensuring timely coordination with project managers and other departments. Takes necessary follow-up actions as required to ensure utilities adhere to reasonable schedule per the CIP critical path.
Provides project status updates and reviews to the CIP Manager and other staff as necessary.
Reviews Right of Way (ROW) Exhibits and engineering plans and coordinates with appropriate franchise utility companies and City staff.
Coordinates construction inspection with the Project Manager, Right-of-way Manager, Consultants and others involved in the utility relocation project for conformance with the approved plans and specifications, and adherence to the City’s right-of-way ordinance.
Responds to inquiries and issues related to franchise utility conflicts from the utility companies, staff, engineers, and contractors.
itors franchise utility company attendance to monthly meetings.
Meets on-site with engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, as needed, to assist with the relocation process.
Provides input for developing standard processes and specifications for franchise utility relocations including process diagrams for capital projects, standard drawing details that are not covered in the right-of-way ordinance, etc.
Coordinates with agencies such as TxDOT, NTTA, and railroads to acquire necessary permits and ensure consistent communication. Attends preconstruction and progress meetings, and interfaces with developers, contractors, and residents regarding construction activities.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Travels to construction sites to monitor progress and coordinate conflicts, to attend meetings, and training.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS
Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
Ability to review and interpret technical plans and specifications.
Ability to persuade and collaborate to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving a variety of duties often characterized by frequent change.
Knowledge of basic codes and ordinances, maintenance regulations, and other statutory guidelines related to franchise utility installations.
Knowledge of construction materials and supply specifications and standards.
Knowledge of civil construction methods, practices, and procedures.
Complies with all City and/or departmental policies and procedures, including those defined in the City of McKinney Employee Handbook.
Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
Ability to build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
Offers flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.
A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Engineering Technology, Planning, or closely related field, and three (3) years of right-of-way, franchise utility, or construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. A strong background working with a municipality, particularly in a fast-growth or progressive community, is also strongly preferred.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
WORK ENVIRONMENT This position has limited exposure to environmental conditions.
EEO STATEMENTS The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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