Project Manager

Coates Field Service • Fort Worth, TX

49d • Remote

About The Position

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced in-house Project Manager for a transmission line in Texas. The right candidate will have advanced technical proficiencies and experience working with project databases. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating land management and real estate activities between several projects including external contractor resources, land acquisition budget, cost control, reporting, and managing priorities to deliver results according to the project scope and schedule.
This position is remote with travel to the project in Fort Worth, TX.

Requirements

• Understanding of real estate concepts of property rights evaluation and acquisition including fee-ownership, easements, option agreements, leases/licenses, environmental considerations, property valuation, and basic title report review.
• Knowledge of utility network assets such as transmission lines, substations
• Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents (e.g. federal, state, municipal and private records) preferred.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local real estate laws, codes and regulations
• Project management tools and techniques. Able to coordinate several projects at the same time. Expense and accrual forecasts and planning for Operating and Capital Budgets.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Clear, concise written and oral communications.
• Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents (e.g. federal, state, municipal and private records).
• Utilization of property rights and mapping software database including GIS-based tools
• Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth.
• Bachelor s degree in Land Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience, of which 2 years that include experience working on Electrical, Oil & Gas Pipelines or other Utility projects.
• Knowledge of Real Estate strategy gained through education and/or experience
• Work remotely allowed but should be available to traveling for assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Project Manager certificate (PMP or equivalent) recommended
• Any professional licenses preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead for the role on assigned projects to develop project scope, schedule, budget, forecast, deliverables, and milestones in regard to the evaluation and acquisition of real estate property rights.
• Coordinate activities from a land management standpoint with the project and/or operations groups, project outreach, permitting, legal, and engineering among other internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate and manage the work of external contractors on assigned projects. Set expectations and goals. Ensure high-quality deliverables are provided in adherence to certain standards. Serve as liaison between contracted land vendors and business areas.
• Lead internal and contractor resources in the negotiation and acquisition of right-of-way and other real property interests as necessary, to accommodate the construction, operation, and maintenance of assets after construction.
• Manage land budget for the programs and projects assigned, in preparation of right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and easement acquisitions.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the client

Benefits

• Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!

What This Job Offers

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