Director of Right-of-Way

Director of Right-of-Way

Join the Environmental Design Group Team – Where People and Purpose Meet

Salary: $,000

Location:

Akron or Cleveland

Employment Type:

Full Time

Work Arrangement:
Remote / Hybrid

Position Overview

As a Director at Environmental Design Group, you will oversee and manage projects and employees within the Group. Projects may include right-of-way acquisition services, title research, right-of-way plan development, right-of-way negotiations, and field survey services related to the above tasks. This position will be responsible for these on a regional basis.

As a leader at Environmental Design Group, a Director will provide technical oversight, client management, and general oversight of the entire Group. This forward-thinking position requires a passion for the industry, strong financial acumen, and established leadership abilities.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the Right-of-Way Group, aligning goals, performance metrics, and operations with the company's strategic vision.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately, on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to integrate Right-of-Way services and ensure client satisfaction.
• Review and approve deliverables, maintain quality standards, and establish technical protocols and best practices.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development efforts and identifying new opportunities.
• Manage the Group's financial performance, staffing needs, resource allocation, and revenue growth objectives.
• Monitor market trends, identify and mitigate project risks, and drive continuous improvement through innovation and technology adoption.
• Support the development and execution of the Group's business plan and promote the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational goals.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong relationship-building and communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Professional, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable working directly with property owners, clients, and project teams.
• Committed to quality work, integrity, and community impact.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Local travel during business hours may be required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurable driving record required in accordance with company insurance standards.

Supervisor Responsibility

This position will directly supervise other associates. EDG is a teaching organization and believes in the growth and development of every associate within the company. As a leader, Directors are expected to demonstrate organizational values and promote company growth. They must consistently show behavioral improvements and professional growth of themselves and their team.

About EDG

Environmental Design Group is a multidisciplinary planning, design, and civil engineering firm serving communities across Ohio for more than 40 years. Our services include civil engineering, surveying, environmental services, transportation, landscape architecture, and construction management. We're more than engineers and designers — we're community builders. From restoring green spaces to creating safer roads and reimagining public parks, our work is rooted in improving lives and strengthening communities.

At EDG, collaboration, quality, integrity, trust, sustainability, and a people-first culture drive everything we do. These core values shape how we work with our clients, support our teams, and create meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

If you're motivated by purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and making a lasting difference, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Client Experience…