Right of Way Project Manager

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a highly-motivated Project Manager with a broad knowledge of procedures used to acquire real property interests for public utility/infrastructure projects including condemnation. This is a full time, permanent position supporting many projects concurrently. The successful candidate is able to multi-task and adept at producing accurate project deliverables on short notice. In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind right of way and land acquisition efforts, managing projects that directly shape communities and support critical transportation, utility, and public infrastructure initiatives.

You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with public agencies and private landowners, and ensure every acquisition is executed efficiently, ethically, and in full compliance.

• Review projects for compliance with client policies and standards.
• Build client, industry and team relationships upholding the image of client and company.
• Oversee project goals and objectives, including: technical and production leadership, team development, industry leadership, market planning and business development and project delivery.
• Ensure projects are completed within budgetary and timeline constraints.
• Ability to read and analyze engineering drawing and right of way plans.
• Be detail oriented and have excellent analytical skills to prepare compliance documentation and maintain files.
• Assist in interviewing during the hiring process of new staff.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior level staff to ensure deliverables are met.

• 4-year undergraduate degree, preferred.
• SR/WA or other IRWA Designation preferred or the ability to obtain.
• GA Real Estate License and/or Broker required.
• A minimum of 7+ years of experience is required in work related to right of way or real estate services provided to public/private agencies.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites and complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.
• Possess aptitude to act as a positive representative of the company and its core values.
• Must possess a valid driver license and be willing to travel as dictated by the project.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence.
• Must be knowledgeable with laws and regulations involving real estate transactions and Eminent Domain.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program;
Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

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