Right-of-Way Manager

Right-of-Way Manager

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., is a full-service resource solution company, offering a wide range of appraisal, analysis, real estate, right-of-way, environmental, and forestry services to our clients in the Lake States region and beyond. Founded in 1957, Steigerwaldt is a third-generation, family owned and operated company with history and experience spanning more than 60 years. Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 50 people, with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin;

and Marquette, Michigan.

Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in real estate. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organization that fosters professional growth, nurtures your talent, and allows you to take ownership of your career path. A strong sense of brand, culture, and values define our company and our team. Our office culture is one that values synergy in the office and in the field.

Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decision-making, cross-department learning, career path exploration, and hands-on experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge.

If this sounds like the supportive, passion-driven, professional environment you will thrive in, please apply to join our team. We are currently seeking a full-time Right-of-Way Manager. This is considered an established professional position, requiring right-of-way, renewable, and real estate experience and significant client and project management experience. Primary location will be in Wisconsin, but the successful candidate must be willing to travel as required.

Hybrid office / work from home options may be available.

This position resides in and would lead a Right-of-Way Department. The candidate will be tasked with managing multiple Right-of-Way staff and sub-contractors, internal and client budget oversight responsibilities, assisting the Director of Right-of-Way Operations as well as the Vice President of Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Energy with procurement and business development, and will assist with business strategic planning. The position requires interest and drive to help expand Right-of-Way services and create new business opportunities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to managing:

• A team of professionals with responsibilities that include daily oversight, work planning, and team meetings
• Performance management of direct reports
• Team goal setting, tracking, and reporting
• Organization and prioritization of department business
• Client communications and relationship management.
• All aspects of project management to include scheduling, work-flow, budgeting, quality control, and project closeout.
• Multifaceted project teams to include survey, engineering, construction, vegetation management, environmental, etc.
• Large and complex acquisition and real estate projects
• Project databases and file management
• Project cost analysis and the development of bids
• Compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements and statutes
• Project workflow, coordinate project database and spatial applications,
• Landowner meetings, stakeholder public meetings/hearings, and construction support to infrastructure projects.
• Contract work with Utility and Renewable Energy Companies in all aspects of acquisitions and project management.
• Landowner agreements to secure all necessary land rights, settle damage claims, provide construction support and deal with vegetation management issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture. You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide high-quality service and results. You show persistence, tenacity, and grit every day, through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm. You are curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities.

You are accountable and a caretaker of resources, people, and company. You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities.

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