Right-of-Way Manager

RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGER

Job Type: Full-time

Location:

Wisconsin – Remote (Hybrid office/work from home options available)

This position leads a Right‑of‑Way Department, managing staff, sub‑contractors, budgets and client relationships.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing a team of professionals, including oversight, work planning, and team meetings
• Performance management of direct reports
• Setting, tracking and reporting team goals
• Organizing and prioritizing department business
• Client communications and relationship management
• All aspects of project management: scheduling, workflow, budgeting, quality control, and project closeout
• Leading multifaceted project teams (survey, engineering, construction, vegetation management, environmental, etc.)
• Large and complex acquisition and real‑estate projects
• Project databases and file management
• Project cost analysis and bid development
• Compliance with all applicable local, state and federal requirements and statutes
• Project workflow coordination, database and spatial application management
• 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 land rights, settle damage claims and provide construction support
• Other duties as assigned

Supportive and reliable team member who builds a great team culture. Diligent, motivated, and able to provide high‑quality service and results. Persistent, tenacious, and adaptable in fast‑paced environments.

• 8+ years in right‑of‑way acquisition and project management, including electric transmission or other linear acquisition projects
• People leadership and staff development experience
• Budget, forecasting and financial management experience
• Contract and subcontractor management experience
• Complete understanding of title reports, acquisition documents, survey exhibits and other real‑estate related documents
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects, meeting client and statutory deadlines
• Licensed Wisconsin Real Estate Agent (or willingness to obtain license)
• Ability to work independently in varied and remote settings
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office
• Solid understanding of ArcGIS and Google Earth
• Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away
• Capability to work outside normal business hours when required
• Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for field work
• Strong collaboration, accountability, and high organizational standards

Remote‑friendly hybrid work model. Preference for candidates local to project areas; ability to work remotely for extended periods across the United States, primarily in the Midwest.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Steigerwaldt is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.