Right of Way Project Manager

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and empowered to bring authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, and continually ask:
What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement; it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Our teams design resilient highways, iconic bridges, and advances in transit, rail, aviation, ports and marine infrastructure. Your work will support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life.

HDR brings together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental professionals, strategists, economists, management consultants and specialists to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to lead progress and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Right of Way Project Manager is a professional well-versed in all aspects of right of way services for power, transportation, water, and oil and gas projects. The role includes recruiting, developing, and managing a group of right of way professionals. Primary duties include coordinating area activities, identifying market drivers, developing goals, and leading the team toward growth; delivering project services to meet client expectations;

monitoring and improving staff competencies and products; collaborating with area operations leadership, marketing and project management; participating in Right of Way business class practice and professional discipline groups; implementing QA/QC reviews; contributing to regional strategic planning, budgeting, and plan implementation; supporting training programs; assisting with business development and proposal preparation; and driving Right of Way business class to meet project goals for growth, client satisfaction, and service diversification.

• Provide area leadership of technical capabilities within the right of way business class
• Lead and coordinate execution of tasks such as cost estimates, title reports and research, scheduling, risk analysis, negotiation and acquisition of land rights, occupant relocation, property management, and land owner liaison during construction coordination
• Build and retain strong relationships with team, project managers, and client development managers throughout Montana
• Provide strategic and tactical input on business trends within the business class and local office planning
• Facilitate teamwork, communication, and work-sharing between area offices, business classes, management, marketing, and staff
• Establish and maintain positive client relationships
• Maintain QA/QC procedures and best practices
• Actively participate in projects or manage projects to meet assigned utilization rate
• Prioritize activities across Montana to align with market sector and business group objectives
• Manage training and licensing requirements and identify continuing education opportunities
• Champion opportunities to grow the right of way practice
• Support area pursuits and actively participate in proposal development
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects
• Engage with industry and public clients in marketing, project production, and related issues
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy
• Collaborate with other project managers and leadership in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of project management experience preferred
• Broad right-of-way experience across diverse markets with understanding of Uniform and Non-Uniform Act procedures
• Proven ability to manage right-of-way projects effectively
• Experience…