Project Manager - Land​/ROW

Overview

TRC is looking for a ROW/Land - Project Manager for a long-term project in Ohio.

• The Right of Way Land Manager serves a major role in field operations, providing critical functions related to internal and external relationships, human resource management, development, as well as management of departmental and project budgets, and overall management of an adverse portfolio of projects situated across the country.
• The Right of Way Land Manager must provide strong leadership and management skills consistent with TRC core values. This position is part of a nationwide team and must interact effectively with diverse stakeholders and staff.
• The Right of Way Land Manager reports to the Right of Way Land Director.
• Oversee or perform the development and documentation of business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with customers, team members, and support staff.
• Create project plans and provide estimates for the iterations of each project.
• Manage a portfolio of projects and clients.
• Provide oversight to ensure consistent standards and practices are achieved in the delivery of land services across the organization.
• Prepare feed studies and proposals.
• Develop, train, and mentor project teams in all phases of a project.
• Create/Execute effective project execution strategies that align with TRC and client values.
• Develop mitigation plans in response to unique project environments.
• Ensure practices comply with regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert witness testimony as required.
• Responsible for assisting the Land Director with creating and managing departmental budget for assigned territory.
• Assist the Land Director with creating and implementing project specific procedures, preparation of estimates, schedules, and client/project deliverables.
• Responsible for participating in regular Project Controls meetings and reporting on profitability.
• Responsible for backlog reporting.
• Oversee all land aspects of a project, including regulatory planning, routing, survey permission/coordination, title, acquisition, eminent domain, construction, reclamation, and project closeout.
• Serve on industry committees and association groups, regulatory forums, workshops, and organizational committees, within the energy industry and within TRC.
• Provide organizational leadership; foster collaborative relationships; initiate and support quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services.
• Attend sales meetings serving as technical expert.
• Utilize TRC and client technology to efficiently manage projects.
• Perform complex negotiations and other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Manage direct reports, including administration, onboarding and orientation, timesheet, and expense approvals.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree in real estate, Business, Management, or a related field, or applicable experience.
• 7-10 years related experience is required with a minimum of 3-5 years in senior management.
• Must have experience writing and responding to proposal requests inclusive of creating a project budget and a land acquisition budget.
• Must be experienced in linear project management (pipeline, electric transmission line).
• Demonstrated ability in leadership, team building, time management, building collaborative environments, accountability, and problem solving.
• Strong project management skills demonstrated by the ability to develop and implement effective workflow processes.
• Possess intermediate or better skills in Microsoft Office and Land Management database applications.
• Experience developing and mentoring a team with a focus on succession planning.
• Must be results-driven with expertise in continuous improvement methods.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict management and organizational problem-solving.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and as a part of a productive work team.
• Ability to convey vision, strategy, or other complex information effectively with the ability to influence…