Michigan - Land and Right of Way Project Manager

Liberty Core Consultants•Jackson, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead land acquisition efforts that support the infrastructure powering our communities. This role manages right-of-way acquisition activities and guides project teams negotiating land rights with private landowners and governmental agencies. We are seeking an experienced Right of Way & Land Project Manager to oversee land acquisition activities for utility infrastructure projects. This role combines leadership, negotiation, land research, and project coordination to ensure land rights are secured efficiently and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Position Summary The Right of Way & Land Project Manager leads and manages land acquisition activities necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of utility infrastructure. This position negotiates land rights with landowners and governmental agencies while overseeing project teams responsible for securing easements, leases, and other property rights required for project development.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years' of experience in the Right of Way or Real Estate industry.
Proven experience managing large right-of-way or land acquisition projects.
Strong negotiation skills when working with private landowners and governmental agencies.
Experience managing project teams and coordinating contract personnel.
Knowledge of settlement instruments, contracts, and land acquisition agreements.
Ability to interpret survey drawings, engineering plans, construction drawings, title documents, and abstracts.
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet project deliverables within scheduled timelines.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead negotiations with private landowners, tenants, and governmental agencies to acquire land rights for infrastructure projects.
Guide and manage contract personnel involved in right-of-way negotiations and land acquisition activities.
Secure property rights including fee simple purchases, rights-of-way, easements, leases, temporary workspace agreements, licenses, permits, and ordinances.
Plan, organize, and prioritize workloads while adapting to changing project timelines and deliverables.
Conduct internal and external due diligence to verify land rights documentation and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action.
Serve as liaison between landowners, tenants, project teams, and company leadership regarding ownership, easement rights, access issues, and damage claims.
Ensure work is performed in accordance with established company policies, procedures, and project requirements.
Represent the company at public meetings with municipalities, zoning boards, townships, drainage boards, county commissioners, and similar governmental bodies.
Interpret survey drawings, engineering plans, construction drawings, title documents, and plan/profile drawings related to land acquisition activities.
Develop reporting metrics and provide project updates to leadership and stakeholders.