Right of Way Electric Transmission Project Manager - TX, CO, or OK

Location: Northern

Job Title Right of Way Electric Transmission Project Manager - TX, CO, or OKLocation

United States Job Type Full Time Hybrid

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• Bachelor's degree# Description The Right-of-Way Project Manager will be assigned to one or more projects, for the purpose of acquiring land rights necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities. Demonstrate excellent communication between assigned Field personnel and Management. Possesses respectable leadership qualities along with vital business skills. Right of Way - Project managers should have a background in management, budgeting, and analysis.
** Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
*** Handle complicated negotiations with landowners (or their designees) for the acquisition of land rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
* Settle damage claims with property owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by the client, or its contractors, during the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities. Search courthouses and other records may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein. Coordinate with the supervisor in developing project scope, budget, deliverables and milestones and meet client’s needs.
* Review and interpret legal documents, property surveys, legal descriptions, surveying drawings, appraisals, and reports. Prepare approved legal documents for the acquisition of land rights relative to the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities. Serve as the company’s onsite representative for internal functions and attend client meetings, functions, etc.
* Assist in the scheduling and completion of onsite audits.
* Ensure accuracy of Client reports and GIS reporting tools.
* Attend initial project kick-off meeting and subsequent project conference calls.
* Communicate potential cost overruns and scope changes with the Client in a timely manner.
* Coordinate with Accounting in verifying Client invoices and follow up with clients.
* Approve project related expenses.
* Manage Direct Reports and field personnel, handle office-related issues, etc.
* Hold regular management meetings for improved communication and training.
* Communicate client scope changes with direct reports.
* Provide alignment between delivery and services with shared services.
* Generate and submit Change Order documentation to support scope changes when necessary.
* Monitor and coordinate staffing levels with Client.
* Provide project reporting to Client in accord with the Client’s schedule or as directed by Supervisor.
* Assist Supervisor by providing guidance on staffing.
* Monitor the closeout process and establish any lessons learned on ROW projects and recommend process improvements as appropriate. Approve vouchers for payments incurred in the acquisition of land rights involving the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
* Works closely with Project Team(s)/Supervisor to develop processes and procedures.
* Experience in identifying and communicating with project team about access roads and routing options.
* Provide coaching and training to assist Direct Reports in improving their performance.
* Assist Supervisor with developing plans and ideas for employee engagement.
* Conduct performance reviews of Direct Reports and communicate with Supervisor.
* Train Direct Reports and other key field personnel on new company processes.
* Complete Skillset Matrix for Direct Reports and communicate with Supervisor.
* Communicate potential leads with Supervisor.
* Coordinate with Supervisor in identifying potential events and organizations for support.
* Assist in asset inventory.
* Suggested to be involved in AAPL or IRWA where applicable.
* Local association involvement at a leadership level is recommended.
* Attend other industry-related seminars or events deemed…