Right of Way Project Manager

The Right of Way Project Manager is responsible for the management of complex right of way projects including, but not limited to, acquisition of real property, relocation of potential landowners, and the installation of utilities. This position is responsible for the successful planning, execution and closeout of projects which is accomplished through the management of all aspects of projects including scoping, scheduling, cost analysis, and quality control.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a successful client relationship, as well as keeping company management informed of project status and issues. This position requires the use of independent judgment and the application of knowledge gained through education. This includes professional training and essential real estate experience in property appraisal and the acquisition of property of easement. The Right of Way Project Manager must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the States in which services are rendered.

• Management of the client and project stakeholders, ensuring effective business relationships are in place and trusted by the all aspects of contract negotiation, change order identification, submittal and approval, administration, establishing the system to carry out the contract including management of subcontractors. 55%

• All aspects of project lifecycle, including development of thorough estimates and proposals, effective leadership of all project meetings, client alignment, status meetings, progress review, EH&S & Quality programs related to the project. 15%

• Be a key partner and problem solver for the design and engineering groups and the broader operations group(s) in general. 5%

• May be involved with assigning and monitoring work as well as providing training and assistance with completing the acquisition process for more complex easements. 5%

• Thorough knowledge of public land records and other land use resources to guide ownership and title research from public and company data sets. 5%

• Collaborates with Land Surveyors, Research Specialists, and Data Specialists to distribute work responsibilities related to projects to most effectively deliver results. 10%

• Assists in preparing reports for weekly construction project status meetings and reports on the status of right of way acquisition. 3%

• Assist others with more complex transactions, as needed. 2%

Non-routine; general polices applied to frequently changing situations.

Influences decisions of major nature. High degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.

Will have direct reports and provide guidance and training where needed.

Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeableto performeachessential du tysatisfactorily.

Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge,skill,and/orability required.

Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformthe essential function s.

• 1. REGULAR TENDANCE is required.
• 2. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required High school degree or GED.

Preferred A Bachelor’sdegree fro ma four-year collegeor

University in Business Administrationor related field of study.

5-7

Year(s) Experience in project management, real estate related field.

Public Notary is required.

Employees new to the position will be required to gain full working knowledge of the systems and processes used in the full performance of the job which may include attending seminars, on the job with other incumbents to the role or corporate workshops.

A. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.

B. Ability to write reports, Business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

C. Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

1. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.

2. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

3. Ability to apply concepts of basic…