Project Manager - Land/ROW - Pecos County, Texas

TRC Companies, Inc. • Austin, TX

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Right of Way Land Project Manager for a long-term project in Texas. The role provides leadership across field operations, stakeholder relationships, staff development, departmental and project budgets, and a portfolio of projects. The position is part of a nationwide team and reports to the Right of Way Land Director.

The Project Manager oversees land services and project delivery, including requirements and project planning, budgets, schedules, proposals, regulatory compliance, and project controls. The role also supports business development, develops and mentors project teams, manages direct reports, and works with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects in alignment with TRC and client values. The position may require travel up to 75%, or more depending on the project, and flexible hours that may include evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, management, or a related field, or applicable experience.
• 7–10 years of related experience, including at least 3–5 years in senior management.
• Experience writing and responding to proposal requests, including creating project and land acquisition budgets.
• Experience in linear project management, such as pipeline or electric transmission line projects.
• Leadership, team-building, time-management, collaboration, accountability, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and implement effective workflow processes.
• Intermediate or better skills in Microsoft Office and land management database applications.
• Experience developing and mentoring a team, with a focus on succession planning.
• Results-driven approach and expertise in continuous improvement methods.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Conflict management and organizational problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a productive team.
• Ability to communicate vision, strategy, and complex information effectively, influence others, drive results, and champion change.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%; project assignments may require higher travel.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, if required.
• Experience identifying target client relationships and developing them into a book of business.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the energy sector, oil and gas, power, utilities, wind, or solar.
• PMP certification or enrollment in a PMP certification class.
• Current or recent experience as a Right of Way Land Manager in land project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with customers, team members, and support staff.
• Create project plans and estimate project iterations.
• Manage a portfolio of projects and clients.
• Provide oversight to maintain consistent standards and practices in land services delivery across the organization.
• Prepare feed studies and proposals.
• Develop, train, and mentor project teams throughout all project phases.
• Create and execute project strategies aligned with TRC and client values.
• Develop mitigation plans for unique project environments.
• Ensure practices comply with regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert witness testimony as required.
• Assist the Land Director with creating and managing the departmental budget for the assigned territory.
• Assist the Land Director with project-specific procedures, estimates, schedules, and client and project deliverables.
• Participate in Project Controls meetings and report on profitability and backlog.
• Oversee project land activities, including regulatory planning, routing, survey permissions and coordination, title, acquisition, eminent domain, construction, reclamation, and closeout.
• Participate in industry committees, association groups, regulatory forums, workshops, and organizational committees.
• Provide organizational leadership, foster collaboration, and support quality management and performance measures.
• Attend sales meetings as a technical expert and identify and grow client relationships into a book of business.
• Use TRC and client technology to manage projects efficiently.
• Conduct complex negotiations and perform other assigned duties.
• Manage direct reports, including administration, onboarding and orientation, timesheet approvals, and expense approvals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth options and company match.
• Paid time off, ranging from 7 to 25 days per year depending on full-time or part-time status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state law for employees, including part-time employees.
• Potential eligibility for the Company's annual discretionary bonus program, based on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager