Land Operations Manager: Right-of-Way

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Wausau, WI

1d•$75,660 - $113,464•Remote

About The Position

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Land Operations Manager: Right-of-Way. This is an established professional position requiring right-of-way, renewable, and real estate experience, along with significant client and project management experience. The candidate will lead the Right-of-Way Department, managing staff and subcontractors, overseeing budgets, assisting with procurement and business development, and contributing to business strategic planning. The role requires a drive to expand Right-of-Way services and create new business opportunities. The primary location will be in Wisconsin, with travel as required, and hybrid office/work-from-home options may be available.

Requirements

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.
Ability to maintain a high level of work and project organization.
A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business.

Nice To Haves

Candidates local to the project areas will be strongly preferred or willing to work remotely for extended periods on projects throughout the United States, but primary focused in the Midwest.

Responsibilities

Managing a team of professionals, including daily oversight, work planning, and team meetings.
Performance management of direct reports.
Team goal setting, tracking, and reporting.
Organization and prioritization of department business.
Client communications and relationship management.
All aspects of project management, including scheduling, work-flow, budgeting, quality control, and project closeout.
Managing multifaceted project teams, including survey, engineering, construction, vegetation management, and environmental.
Managing large and complex acquisition and real estate projects.
Managing project databases and file management.
Managing project cost analysis and the development of bids.
Ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements and statutes.
Managing project workflow and coordinating project databases and spatial applications.
Facilitating landowner meetings, stakeholder public meetings/hearings, and providing construction support to infrastructure projects.
Managing contract work with Utility and Renewable Energy Companies in all aspects of acquisitions and project management.
Managing landowner agreements to secure necessary land rights, settle damage claims, provide construction support, and address vegetation management issues.
Other duties as assigned.