Land Manager - Minneapolis​/St. Paul

Overview

About Us

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs -- so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

The Land Manager is responsible for managing a program of projects. The ideal candidate is regionally located to be able to report into the client offices regularly. This role is responsible for implementing project plans, managing project teams, and partnering within TRC to create effective execution plans. This role operates at a higher organizational level, coordinating multiple project managers for a consistent program message across multiple projects.

The Land project manager must embrace collaboration and provide strong leadership and management skills consistent with TRC core values. This role reports directly to the Land Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates directly with the Client Representative and the Director, Field Services to report Land progress outlining problems with possible resolution to pertinent issues impeding project completion.
• Create and manage project budgets, manage to budgets, reforecast monthly.
• Responsible for managing and overseeing portfolio of projects.
• Utilize TRC and client technology to effectively manage projects.
• Responsible for consistent messaging to all stakeholders across projects.
• Responsible for risk assessment, mitigation, and corrective action plans.
• Responsible for the overall project Land activities. Identifies negative trends, problem issues and implements resolution to reduce or eliminate adverse impacts on overall performance. Performs regular risk analysis.
• Reviews Land requirements and develops a written Execution Plan for the implementation of the activities needed to meet those requirements.
• Assure that all Land personnel are orientated when assigned to the project; this may include planning, schedules, polices, guidelines, procedures, safety, emergency response, and quality assurance.
• Assigns tasks to each Land personnel and explains the requirements for documentation of those tasks. Provides document, record, and report forms and explains the proper completion, distribution, and timing for submittal of forms.
• Monitors personnel's performance of activities, completion of documentation, personal conduct, and work ethics to identify trends. Evaluates these actions and provides guidance, coaching, motivation, or discipline as necessary to reinforce their role on the project.
• Approves all Land personnel time and expenses.
• Monitors the overall Land tasks for compliance to project requirements. Identifies changes in work scope, variance in schedule or budgeted costs.
• Implements and documents the necessary actions to incorporate work changes and if possible, maintain progress schedules and budgeted costs.
• Provide guidance and supervision to all project land staff ensuring project commitments and goals are met, to include survey, title, acquisition, document and administrative staff, non-environmental permitting, and construction support.
• Report progress to client in the form of daily, weekly, and monthly status reports.
• Release assigned personnel as they complete their duties and responsibilities.
• Complete a Personnel Performance Evaluation form on all Land personnel upon completion of their assignment.
• Perform complex negotiations and other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Preference given to candidates with a Bachelor-s degree in an applicable field
• Preference given to local candidates
• Must have at least 6 years of project management experience
• Preference given to candidates with PMP certification

• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Employee is expected to use good judgment when lifting or moving office supplies and/or furniture and to seek assistance or wear back support appliances when appropriate
• Must be able to walk long distances, over varying terrains, to support land acquisition needs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the…