Utilities Right of Way Project Manager - WV, VA, KY, NC, TN

Department: Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Work from Home Remote Employee - Multi-state

Compensation: $87,460 - $133,419 / year

Candidate will have the flexibility to work from their home office but must reside in either West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina or Eastern Tennessee

Full-time;
Exempt

Candidate can expect to travel 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 the delivery of right of way projects for utility clients — owning scope, schedule, budget, and quality from kickoff through closeout
• Direct and support a project team of agents and specialists, balancing workloads and removing roadblocks
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering clear status reporting and building lasting relationships
• Monitor project financials, forecasts, and staffing plans
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with project guidelines, client requirements, and applicable regulations
• Support proposals, pricing, and business development for new work

• Leads teams with clarity, accountability, and a service mindset
• Builds trusted relationships with clients, landowners, and project stakeholders
• Is organized, analytical, and detail-oriented — with strong command of budgets and schedules
• Works efficiently under tight deadlines and keeps multiple priorities moving across projects
• Communicates clearly and professionally — in writing, on the phone, and face to face
• Develops people and grows the capability of the team

• Prior experience leading project teams or managing right of way projects, preferably on utility transmission or distribution work
• Proficient with MS Office Suite — specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• An iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC’s systems
• Valid driver’s license

This posting covers Utilities Project Manager levels 1–3, and the pay range shown reflects the full span across all three levels — not the range for any single level.

Every candidate is assessed and evaluated during the hiring process to determine their level based on factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Your offer will reflect the level that best matches your experience.

• Utilities Project Manager 1 — $87,460 – $109,969 | Minimum of [4] years Right of Way acquisition experience with at least [1] year of project management
• Utilities Project Manager 2 — $97,028 – $121,971 | Minimum of [6] years Right of Way acquisition experience with at least [3] years of project management
• Utilities Project Manager 3 — $106,155 – $133,419 | Minimum of [8] years Right of Way acquisition experience with at least [5] years of project management experience

Relocation and per diem are not provided.

• Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match, plus disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and paid professional development
• Class Pass and Breethe memberships
• Recognition programs and real room to grow

That’s the quick version — learn more about benefits at ORC.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients…