Right of Way Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a highly-motivated Assistant Project Manager with a broad knowledge of procedures used to acquire real property interests for public utility/infrastructure projects including condemnation. This is a full time, permanent position supporting many projects concurrently. The successful candidate is able to multi-task and adept at producing accurate project deliverables on short notice. In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind right of way and land acquisition efforts, managing projects that directly shape communities and support critical transportation, utility, and public infrastructure initiatives.

You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with public agencies and private landowners, and ensure every acquisition is executed efficiently, ethically, and in full compliance.

The Right of Way industry sits at the intersection of infrastructure, community, and progress. Every road widened, every utility expanded, every pipeline installed, and every transit corridor built begins with one critical step: securing the right of way. This is where strategy meets negotiation. Where land, law, and people converge. And where professionals who thrive on challenge, complexity, and impact build careers that truly shape communities.

• Represent client in a positive and professional manner while providing a positive experience with the landowner.
• Assist with researching public records to determine property ownership.
• Adhere to and Monitor Client and Company Standards and Procedures (e.g. safety, use of PPE).
• Document landowner communications and send customer concerns to Manager.
• Serve as notary in acknowledgment of legal signatures.
• Ensure documents are processed timely for recording.
• Be able to discuss design alternatives with landowner and PM, if applicable.
• Have thorough understanding land rights and the acquisition of land rights.
• Make offers, if needed, and negotiate with landowners
• Must possess “team player” attitude and ensure all projects are completed by let schedule.
• Must have a flexible schedule to meet landowners when available.
• Responsible for completing assignments within the given deadline & monitoring agents.
• Responsible for mentoring and training land agents.
• Assist in preparation of effective work plans and man-hour budgets for approval by supervisor.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy client.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
• Participate in or hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing the review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
• Ensure all project work is performed and completed in accordance with QA/QC standards, systems and procedures as designated for project.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meeting).
• Review monthly man-hour and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-established goal.
• Assist with the preparation for public hearings, meetings and any other presentations related to his/her projects.
• Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.

• 4-year undergraduate degree, preferred.
• Utilities experience preferred.
• SR/WA or other IRWA Designation preferred or the ability to obtain.
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