Land Supervisor

TRC Companies, Inc. • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Land Supervisor manages a program and portfolio of land projects, implementing project plans, managing project teams, and coordinating with other TRC personnel to develop effective execution plans. The role coordinates multiple project managers to maintain consistent messaging across projects and reports directly to the Land Director. The ideal candidate is regionally located to report regularly to client offices.

The supervisor oversees land activities and staff, manages budgets and schedules, assesses and mitigates risks, communicates progress and issues to clients, and ensures project requirements and documentation are met. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, primarily at field locations, government agencies, corporate entities, and client offices. Travel is required as dictated by the job. The position may involve frequent interruptions for impromptu meetings and work in varying climates.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of project management experience.
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, using good judgment and seeking assistance or back support when appropriate.
• Ability to walk long distances over varying terrain to support land acquisition needs.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and adjustment of focus for computer monitor and task-related work.
• Ability to sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands and arms; hear and talk; and stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• Local or regional location.
• PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Communicate Land progress to the Client Representative and Director, Field Services, including problems and possible resolutions to issues impeding project completion.
• Create and manage project budgets, track performance against budgets, and reforecast monthly.
• Manage and oversee a portfolio of projects.
• Use TRC and client technology to manage projects effectively.
• Maintain consistent messaging to stakeholders across projects.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation and corrective action plans, and perform regular risk analysis.
• Oversee overall Land activities, identify negative trends and issues, and implement resolutions to reduce or eliminate adverse impacts on performance.
• Review Land requirements and develop a written execution plan for the activities needed to meet them.
• Orient Land personnel to project plans, schedules, policies, guidelines, procedures, safety, emergency response, and quality assurance requirements.
• Assign tasks to Land personnel and explain documentation requirements, forms, completion procedures, distribution, and submission timing.
• Monitor staff performance, documentation, conduct, and work ethics; provide guidance, coaching, motivation, or discipline as appropriate.
• Approve time and expenses for Land personnel.
• Monitor Land tasks for compliance with project requirements and identify scope changes and schedule or budget variances.
• Document and implement actions to incorporate work changes while maintaining schedules and budget where possible.
• Guide and supervise project land staff, including survey, title, acquisition, document and administrative staff, non-environmental permitting, and construction support.
• Report progress to the client through daily, weekly, and monthly status reports.
• Release personnel when their duties and responsibilities are complete.
• Complete personnel performance evaluations for Land personnel when their assignments end.
• Perform complex negotiations and other assigned job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth options and Company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, depending on employment status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee's state of residence.
• Potential eligibility for the Company's annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance against yearly Key Performance Indicators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed