Right of Way Assistant Project Manager

HDR • Glen Allen, VA

73d

About The Position

The Right of Way Assistant Project Manager supports the successful delivery of right of way projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The role works closely with project managers, acquisition teams, clients, and stakeholders to coordinate project execution, monitor schedules and budgets, manage deliverables, support staff development, and assist with business growth initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of right of way services and can support complex infrastructure projects while maintaining strong client service and operational excellence.

The position supports project planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, and client communications, and coordinates activities among acquisition agents, title specialists, project managers, surveyors, appraisers, and other stakeholders. Under a Project Manager’s supervision, the Assistant Project Manager monitors schedules, parcel status, deliverables, and milestones, identifies risks, and recommends corrective actions. The role also supports budget tracking, invoicing, change management, landowner engagement, quality reviews, resource planning, and relationship-building with clients and project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams.
• Excellent organizational, project management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to actively participating in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• IRWA certification or progress toward professional right of way credentials.
• Experience supporting electric transmission, distribution, renewable energy, transportation, pipeline, telecommunications, or public infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing acquisition programs, coordinating field staff, and overseeing consultant performance.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to right of way acquisition and property rights.
• Experience developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Demonstrated credibility with ROW agents, project managers, accounting, quality teams, and clients.
• Preference for candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) area.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers or leads with project planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, and client communications for right of way projects.
• Coordinate activities among acquisition agents, title specialists, project managers, surveyors, appraisers, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules, parcel status, deliverables, and milestones; identify risks and recommend corrective actions under a Project Manager’s supervision.
• Assist with tracking project budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and change management activities.
• Prepare project reports, status updates, meeting summaries, and client-facing documentation.
• Support landowner engagement and help resolve issues involving property rights acquisition, easements, access agreements, and stakeholder concerns.
• Coordinate quality reviews and verify project documentation complies with company standards and client requirements.
• Assist with resource planning and workload coordination to help align project teams with project needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project stakeholders, and internal teams to promote successful project outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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