Project Manager - Land/ROW - Pecos County, Texas

TRC Companies, Inc. • San Antonio, 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 and management for field operations, client and stakeholder relationships, staff development, project portfolios, and departmental and project budgets. The manager works as part of a nationwide team and reports to the Right of Way Land Director.

The position oversees land services throughout project lifecycles, including regulatory planning, routing, survey permissions and coordination, title, acquisition, eminent domain, construction, reclamation, and closeout. It also supports project planning, estimating, execution, compliance, project controls, profitability and backlog reporting, client relationships, and organizational quality initiatives. Travel may be up to 75%, with project-specific assignments potentially 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.
• Leadership, team-building, time-management, collaboration, accountability, and problem-solving skills.
• 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 convey 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 targeted client relationships and growing 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 estimates for project iterations.
• Manage a portfolio of projects and clients.
• Provide oversight to 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 throughout all project phases.
• Create and execute project strategies aligned with TRC and client values.
• Develop mitigation plans for unique project environments and 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 project backlog.
• Oversee land aspects of projects, including regulatory planning, routing, survey permission 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 and performance management activities.
• Attend sales meetings as a technical expert and use TRC and client technology to manage projects.
• Conduct complex negotiations and perform other assigned duties.
• Manage direct reports, including administration, onboarding and orientation, and timesheet 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 the laws of the employee's state of residence.
• Potential eligibility for the Company's annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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