Project Manager - Land/ROW - Pecos County, Texas

TRC Companies, Inc. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Right of Way (ROW)/Land Project Manager for a long-term project in Texas. The role provides leadership for field operations and management of a portfolio of land projects and clients, including responsibility for stakeholder relationships, project delivery, team development, and departmental and project budgets. The position is part of a nationwide team and reports to the Right of Way Land Director.

The Project Manager oversees land services throughout project lifecycles, from regulatory planning, routing, survey permissions and coordination, title, acquisition, and eminent domain through construction, reclamation, and project closeout. The role also supports proposals, project estimates and schedules, project controls, profitability and backlog reporting, regulatory compliance, and consistent delivery practices across the organization. The position may involve travel of up to 75%, with some project assignments requiring more, and may require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

TRC offers medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; a 401(k) with traditional and Roth options and company match; paid time off based on employment status and seniority; and at least eight paid holidays per year for full-time employees. Paid sick, family, and disability leave is provided in accordance with applicable state laws. The employee may also be eligible for the company's annual discretionary bonus program, subject to company, business segment, and individual performance. The stated salary range is $104,000–$110,500 per year, with compensation varying based on experience, education, skills, location, and other factors.

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 developing project and land acquisition budgets.
• Experience in linear project management, such as pipeline or electric transmission line projects.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Ability to travel up to 75%; project-specific assignments may require higher travel.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Experience identifying target client relationships and growing them into a book of business.

Nice To Haves

• Energy sector, oil and gas, power, utility, wind, or solar experience.
• 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

• Lead field operations and manage internal and external relationships, human resources, departmental and project budgets, and a portfolio of projects.
• Provide leadership and management consistent with TRC’s core values and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and staff across a nationwide team.
• Oversee or develop and document business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications with customers, team members, and support staff.
• Create project plans and estimates for project iterations; manage a portfolio of projects and clients.
• Ensure consistent standards and practices in the delivery of land services across the organization.
• Prepare feed studies and proposals.
• Develop, train, and mentor project teams through all phases of projects.
• Create and execute project strategies aligned with TRC and client values, and develop mitigation plans for unique project environments.
• Ensure practices comply with regulatory requirements and provide expert witness testimony as required.
• Assist the Land Director with creating and managing the assigned territory’s departmental budget and with project-specific procedures, estimates, schedules, and deliverables.
• Participate in regular 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 management activities.
• 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 responsibilities.
• Manage direct reports, including administration, onboarding and orientation, timesheet approvals, and expense approvals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth options and company match
• Paid time off, ranging from 7 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 state laws
• Potential eligibility for the annual discretionary bonus program

What This Job Offers

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