Project Manager, Land Rights

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Land Rights Project Manager (Land PM) is a project-level execution role within Quanta Infrastructure Services Group (QISG), sitting within the Land & Environment PMO (PMO) and reporting directly to the Manager, Land Rights Acquisition. The Land PM is the face of QISG's land rights program on their assigned projects — carrying direct accountability for project outcomes, client satisfaction, and the day-to-day execution of land rights acquisition activities. This individual serves as the primary interface between field personnel, clients, subcontractors, Quanta operating companies (OpUs), and teaming partners at the project level, and is expected to build genuine, trust-based relationships with client counterparts that reflect the quality and reliability QISG is committed to delivering. Depending on project size and complexity, the Land PM may manage a single large-scale initiative or a portfolio of smaller projects simultaneously. In either case, the Land PM maintains active visibility into all project activities, tracks schedules items and budget related to land rights, and surfaces issues to the Manager quickly — before they become problems for the client or the project. The Land PM owns the contract relationship with the acquisition OpU or teaming partner on each assigned project, directing their work, holding them accountable to scope and schedule, and managing staff augmentation professionals where additional capacity is required. The Land PM's work spans the full project lifecycle — from Phase 1 front-end activities such as acquisition strategy development and early landowner engagement, through Phase 2 pre-construction access and easement execution, and Phase 4 post-construction closeout and final land rights resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Law, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered
4–7 years of progressive experience in land rights acquisition, right-of-way, or real estate, with a preference for utility, transmission, or energy infrastructure project experience
Working knowledge of land rights acquisition processes — including easements, ROW agreements, permits-to-enter, title research, and condemnation — sufficient to direct, review, and hold accountable the OpUs and teaming partners executing this work
Working knowledge of title research, appraisal principles, and the basics of condemnation law and eminent domain proceedings; familiarity with environmental and permitting requirements as they relate to land rights and construction corridor access for linear infrastructure projects
Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage parcel-level detail across multiple active projects simultaneously while meeting schedule and reporting requirements
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships, engage professionally with landowners and regulatory contacts, and deliver difficult news early and constructively
Strong instincts for escalation — knows when to solve problems independently and when to bring the Manager in immediately; errs on the side of transparency
Proficiency in GIS and Microsoft Office Suite
Self-motivated and accountable, with a bias for action and the ability to drive execution in the field while managing competing priorities under schedule pressure

Responsibilities

Serve as the face of QISG's land rights program on assigned projects owning the client relationship at the project level, building genuine trust with client counterparts, and demonstrating through consistent follow-through that QISG is a reliable and expert partner.
Maintain proactive, regular communication with client representatives — never waiting for the client to ask for an update; attend and represent land rights interests in project meetings and client coordination calls, escalating issues requiring Manager-level engagement.
Build productive working relationships with landowners, local agency contacts, and community stakeholders; develop a working knowledge of each client's reporting expectations and ensure status updates are delivered consistently in the format and cadence each client requires.
Develop and implement the project-level land rights acquisition plan in coordination with the Manager, landowner engagement strategy, and resource requirements needed to deliver all land access instruments — including all land rights, permits-to-enter (PTEs), licenses, and temporary workspace agreements.
Track all parcel-level acquisition activities in QISG's acquisition management system, maintaining up-to-date status on outreach, negotiation, executed agreements, and recordings; flag any parcel at risk of missing a schedule milestone immediately; manage condemnation support activities and escalate to the Manager and legal counsel at the earliest sign that voluntary resolution is unlikely.
Oversee final recording and closeout of all land rights instruments following construction, ensuring all post-construction obligations including restoration agreements, final payments, and recorded instruments are completed in accordance with project requirements.
Manage OpUs, acquisition agents, title companies, appraisers, and teaming partners performing land rights tasks on assigned projects, ensuring alignment with QISG standards, client requirements, and applicable law.
Monitor agent and partner performance continuously, reviewing deliverables and field activity reports and taking corrective action immediately when performance gaps are identified.
Maintain a detailed, parcel-level acquisition schedule for each assigned project, tracking progress against milestones and escalating delivery risks to the Manager. Coordinate with QISG's project controls team to ensure land rights milestones are accurately reflected in the integrated project schedule.
Monitor project-level land rights budget, flagging variances and emerging cost risks before they become reportable issues; proactively identify and document risks — including difficult landowners, title complications, and condemnation timelines.
Ensure all land rights deliverables including easement documents, title reports, acquisition packages, correspondence, and recorded instruments meet QISG quality standards, client specifications, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with QISG's environmental team to ensure land rights activities align with environmental permit conditions and agency requirements; ensure acquisition activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain complete, accurate, and organized project files for all assigned projects — including executed agreements, correspondence, title documents, appraisal reports, and agency submittments in accordance with QISG document management standards; ensure all parcel data is kept current in QISG's acquisition tracking system, providing real-time visibility to the Manager and project team at all times.
Prepare and deliver regular project-level acquisition status reports to the Manager and client covering parcel progress, budget tracking, risk items, and schedule forecast; compile and submit final project closeout documentation upon completion, including recorded instruments, restoration agreements, and any outstanding post-construction obligations.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
401(k) Retirement Plan
No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental leave
Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings: Identity Theft Protection, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Life (spouse and child), Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance