Project Manager I thru II, Transmission Right-of-Way (Siting)

Oncor•Ft Worth, TX

19d•$87,182 - $130,111

About The Position

As a Transmission (TRN) Right of Way (ROW) Project Manager at Oncor, you’re responsible for coordination, execution, and completion of specific projects in relation to Siting of electrical stations, ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. This role will support entitlement reviews for all scoping projects prior to acquiring ROW. This position works closely with Engineering, Planning, Customer Operations and Civil consultants. The goal of each stakeholder management is to engage appropriate support personnel, establishing and assembling support documentation and reporting, supporting key stakeholders throughout various processes.

Requirements

Strong project management and organizational skills with experience on multiple large projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applications.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal skills.
Adaptable to changing conditions while appropriately prioritizing work assignments to consistently meet deadlines.
Understands necessity for adherence to financial and schedule constraints.
Excellent community/public speaking skills.
Excellent conflict resolution skills.
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
For Project Manager I: 3+ years’ experience in ROW, transmission/distribution engineering, construction, project management, operations, or regulatory with proven ability in negotiating, mediating and working with external stakeholders in reaching a positive outcome.
For Project Manager II: 5+ years’ experience in ROW, transmission/distribution engineering, construction, project management, operations, or regulatory with proven ability in negotiating, mediating and working with external stakeholders in reaching a positive outcome.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or business-related field.
Experience in preparing and participating in Public Hearings or Community Outreach events including Planning & Zoning meetings, City Council meetings, Neighborhood or Home Owners Association (HOA) meetings.
Direct experience in a direct Siting, ROW, transmission, and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

Represent Oncor at all Pre-Development Meetings.
Manage a portfolio of siting activities related to transmission Relief of Single Contingency Overload (RSCO), Relief of Non-Contingency Overload (RNCO), Capital Maintenance Prioritization Committee (CMPC) and Point of Interconnection (POI)/Point of Delivery (POD)/Mitigation Plan (MP) projects.
Provide entitlement reviews for all scoping projects.
Project management of all drive permits, fence permits, tree removal and any other “minor” permitting requests from internal stakeholders.
Reviewing and researching any entitlement or permitting work necessary for new greenfield, brownfield, or existing station expansions.
Represent Oncor at all Pre-Development Meetings.
Assist in preparation and participating in Public Hearings or Community Outreach events including Planning & Zoning meetings, City Council meetings, Neighborhood or Home Owners Association (HOA) meetings.
Maintaining permitting schedules in internal project management software for preparation of reports and bi-weekly meetings.
Assist Company counsel to resolve issues with cities and developers.
Represents the company to various external entities as needed in association with project assignments.
Assists as needed in coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating schedule and scoping changes related to siting on future transmission projects.
Facilitates and manages Project assignments on an as-needed basis.

Benefits

Annual incentive program.
Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
401k match with student debt program.
Cash balance pension plan.
Adoption Assistance.
Mental health resources.
Employee resource groups.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.