Project Manager - Land/ROW - Pecos County, Texas

TRC Companies, Inc. • Midland, 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 Pecos County, Texas. The role is part of a nationwide team and involves leading field operations, managing a portfolio of land projects and clients, and supporting internal and external relationships. The position reports to the Right of Way Land Director.

The Project Manager oversees land services across projects, including regulatory planning, routing, survey permissions and coordination, title, acquisition, eminent domain, construction, reclamation, and closeout. The role also supports departmental budgeting, project controls, profitability and backlog reporting, proposal development, client relationships, team development, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Travel may be up to 75%, with some project assignments requiring more. Flexible hours 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 managing linear projects such as pipelines or electric transmission lines.
• Demonstrated leadership, team-building, time-management, collaboration, accountability, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong project management skills, including developing and implementing 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; influence others; drive results; and champion change.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Ability to travel up to 75%; project assignments may require more travel.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Experience identifying targeted client relationships and growing them into a book of business.

Nice To Haves

• Energy-sector experience, including 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

• 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.
• Oversee consistent standards and practices for delivery of land services 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 when 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 and organizational committees, association groups, regulatory forums, and workshops.
• Provide organizational leadership, foster collaboration, and support quality management and performance measures.
• Attend sales meetings as a technical expert.
• 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.
• Identify targeted client relationships and develop them into a book of business.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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 the laws of the employee's state of residence.
• Potential eligibility for the annual discretionary bonus program, based on company, business segment, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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