Right of Way Program Manager - Tennessee

Department: Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote - TN

Reporting To: Cherie Pierce

Compensation: $133,565 - $145,512 / year

Location: Tennessee (Candidate will have the flexibility to work from their home office but must reside in Tennessee)

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt

Travel: Candidate can expect to travel locally and throughout Tennessee about 25% of the time

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.

Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.

• Lead a dedicated transportation Right of Way program supporting one of ORC's most strategic public sector clients in Tennessee.
• Develop and execute the overall program strategy, including work plans, staffing, schedules, financial forecasts, and operational priorities.
• Serve as ORC's primary point of contact, building trusted partnerships with our client, local agencies, engineering partners, and other transportation stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and oversight for acquisition, relocation, title, appraisal coordination, property management, utility coordination, and project management services across the program.
• Monitor program performance by reviewing budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, invoicing, profitability, and key performance indicators to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while supporting onboarding, succession planning, and long-term staff growth.
• Champion quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure consistent program execution.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to identify business growth opportunities, support proposals and client presentations, and expand ORC's presence throughout Tennessee.
• Represent ORC during client meetings, public meetings, industry conferences, and executive-level presentations.

• Excels at building long-term client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor.
• Has the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Thinks strategically and can balance long-term program goals with day-to-day operational needs.
• Is comfortable making informed business decisions using financial and operational data.
• Demonstrates exceptional organization and planning skills while managing multiple priorities.
• Has excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and continuous improvement.

• Minimum of 8 years of right of way experience, including leadership across multiple projects
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with or within a Department of Transportation
• Minimum of three (3) years managing complex transportation infrastructure programs or projects.
• Minimum of three (3) years leading Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prior experience directing project managers or large delivery teams
• Proficient with MS Office Suite — specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• An iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC’s systems
• Valid driver’s license

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience serving as a Program Manager or Project Manager on TDOT consultant contracts.
• Established relationships with TDOT leadership and transportation stakeholders.
• Experience supporting Design-Build or alternative delivery transportation programs.
• Experience implementing quality assurance programs, succession planning…