Land Operations Manager – Right-of-Way

• Lead a Right-of-Way Department
• Manage multiple Right-of-Way staff and sub-contractors
• Oversee internal and client budget responsibilities
• Assist in procurement and business development
• Help expand Right-of-Way services and create new business opportunities
• Manage project management tasks including scheduling, work-flow, budgeting, quality control, and project closeout
• Coordinate project database and applications, landowner and stakeholder meetings
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
• Coordinate with Utility and Renewable Energy Companies regarding acquisitions and project management responsibilities
• Secure land rights and manage landowner agreements.

• 8+ years of experience in right of way acquisition and project management
• Experience managing electric transmission line 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, manage and coordinate multiple projects concurrently ensuring all client and statutory deadlines are met
• Licensed Wisconsin Real Estate Agent (or willingness to get licensed)
• Ability to work independently in varied and remote settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals.
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office software
• Solid understanding of ArcGIS software and Google Earth
• Ability to prioritize and organize work in order to meet project deadlines
• Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away
• Ability to work outside normal business hours when required
• Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for field work (mileage is reimbursed)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with management, support staff, and clients.

Demonstrates extensive experience in Right-of-Way acquisition and project management, with a strong focus on budget management, compliance, and stakeholder coordination. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and develop new business opportunities in the utility and renewable energy sectors.

• Right-of-Way Acquisition
• Project Management
• Budget Management
• People Leadership
• Licensed Wisconsin Real Estate Agent

• Project Scheduling
• Quality Control
• Financial Management
• Contract Management
• Title Reports Understanding
• Survey Exhibits Knowledge
• Acquisition Documents Familiarity
• Electric Transmission Line Projects
• Linear Acquisition Projects
• Compliance with Local, State, and Federal Requirements

• Superior Written Communication
• Oral Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Independent Work Ability
• Team Development

• Licensed Wisconsin Real Estate Agent

• Right-of-Way Services
• Utility Companies
• Renewable Energy
• Landowner Agreements
• Stakeholder Meetings

• Microsoft Office
• ArcGIS
• Google Earth