Mapping & RFP Specialist - OSP Construction (KMZ/GIS Focus)

Utilities One was founded with great aspirations to reshape the industry as we know it. Our mission as a company is to make a real impact for the greater good of the communities.Today, we are delivering a full range of infrastructure solutions for Telecommunications providers, Electric, Power, Water & Gas Utilities, Wireless Carriers, and the Technology Deployment sector.As an Mapping & RFP Specialist you will own the front end of build planning and bid response for outside-plant (OSP) construction. This role converts KMZ/KML and other geospatial data into clear, constructible routes; develops quantity takeoffs; identifies risks; and produces compliant, on-time RFP responses. Success requires strong map literacy, rigorous bid/compliance discipline, and practical construction judgement.Key ResponsibilitiesMapping & GISOpen, review, and interpret KMZ/KML, shapefiles, GeoJSON, and PDF plan sets in tools like Google Earth Pro, QGIS/ArcGIS, and BluebeamValidate routes, utilities, and environmental constraints; flag conflicts (bridges, rail, waterways, protected areas)Produce preliminary takeoffs (LF by method, handholes/pedestals, crossings, bores, structure attachments) and draft/validate bill of materials (BOM)Align routes with traffic control needs; capture assumptions and constraintConstruction Planning & Field SupportTranslate routes to constructible sequences; identify access, staging, spoil management, and restoration requirementsValidate takeoffs with spot field checks; coordinate with utility locators and 811 proceduresSupport permit packs (traffic control sheets, crossings, bore profiles), and precon meeting materialsProvide redline updates from field feedback; maintain revision control through award and NTPCross-Functional & AdministrativeMaintain trackers (bids, addenda, RFIs, risks, quotes, deliverables)Facilitate handoff to operations: route files, takeoffs, assumptions, and risk itemsContribute to standards: symbology, naming conventions, estimate templates, and RFP boilerplatesRFP Management & Proposal DevelopmentRead and interpret RFP/RFQ documents, addenda, exhibits, and pricing forms; build a compliance matrix and submission checklistLead RFI/Q&A tracking; clarify scope gaps, locates, QC/testing, restoration, and as-built deliverablesCoordinate internal pricing (labor, equipment, materials), vendor quotes, and subcontract scope; normalize quotes and document inclusions/exclusionsPrepare full response packages: technical approach, construction means/methods, schedule, staffing, risk register, safety/QA, and commercial forms (NDA/MSA/SOW/COI/W-9 as applicable)Draft bid assumptions, exceptions, and clarifications that protect margin and deliveryEnsure on-time, compliant submission (digital portals or physical delivery); archive artifacts for handoffRequirementsRequired Qualifications3+ years in OSP/underground utilities construction estimating, design support, or field engineeringProficiency with KMZ/KML and at least one GIS/mapping platform (Google Earth Pro, QGIS, or ArcGIS) and Bluebeam RevuDemonstrated ability to read civil/utility plan sets, profiles, details, and traffic control drawingsHands-on understanding of HDD, trench/open-cut, aerial make-ready, restoration, and as-built requirementsStrong business writing and document control skills; comfortable owning compliance matrices and bid calendarsIntermediate Excel (lookups, pivots), and experience with SharePoint/Smartsheet/Jira or similar trackersPreferred QualificationsExperience responding to telecom/municipal/utility RFPs with complete technical + commercial packagesTakeoff experience for conduit, fiber, vaults, pedestals, crossings, and restoration quantitiesFamiliarity with permit processes (ROW, DOT, railroad), traffic control specifications, and inspection workflowsKnowledge of applicable safety and construction standards (e.g., trenching/shoring practices, make-ready basics)Basic CAD literacy for viewing and markup (AutoCAD/BricsCAD or similar)Vendor/subcontract coordination and quote normalization experienceBenefitsIf it sounds like a great opportunity, look below to see what's in it for you:Collaborative Environment: Thrive in a team-oriented setting with supportive colleagues and a positive atmosphere. Innovative Work Culture: Join a team that encourages creativity, innovative thinking, and unique solutions. Continuous Learning: Engage with new concepts, ideas, and frameworks through diverse projects that challenge you to excel.