Right-of-Way Project Coordinator

WSP•Lexington, KY

About The Position

The Right-of-Way (ROW) Project Coordinator supports the ROW Program Manager/Project Manager and ROW Supervisor(s)/Assistant Project Manager(s) with the planning, execution, and reporting of right-of-way and real estate acquisition projects. The role develops and maintains project schedules and budgets, monitors quality control, and produces performance reports for electric transmission and substation-related projects. Candidates may work from any WSP office; Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana are identified as prime locations. Multiple openings are available, with strong experience in ERCOT, SPP, SWEPCO, varying voltage, and large-scale projects encouraged. The coordinator supports project controls, scheduling, budgeting and forecasting, financial recordkeeping, reporting, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and quality control. The role may also include tracking and reconciling trust or escrow accounts, processing reimbursements, maintaining transaction records, and preparing monthly reports. The position includes additional ROW team support as needed to achieve project success. WSP USA describes its workplace model as flexible and agile while meeting client needs. The company offers medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings benefits. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Experience in right-of-way coordination, project controls, or related roles supporting infrastructure or utility projects.
Experience with financial recordkeeping and management, including bank reconciliations, escrow account balances, and reimbursements.
Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, and performance metrics such as earned value analysis.
Proficiency with project management and reporting tools.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electric utility infrastructure projects.
Strong experience in ERCOT, SPP, SWEPCO, varying voltage, and large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Manager and ROW Supervisors in developing, monitoring, and maintaining right-of-way project schedules and budgets.
Track and report project milestones across survey, acquisition, and construction-related damage settlements.
Prepare earned value reports to measure schedule and cost performance.
Track and report on trust or escrow accounts when applicable, including regular reconciliations, accuracy and compliance checks, reimbursements, transaction records, and monthly reporting.
Collaborate with the team to address account discrepancies and facilitate timely fund reimbursements.
Develop budgets for right-of-way and real estate acquisition activities.
Analyze project financials to forecast trends, identify variances, and support decision-making.
Handle financial recordkeeping and management, including bank reconciliations, escrow account balances, and reimbursements.
Prepare and issue routine project and portfolio reports, including dashboards tracking KPIs, production status, and risk assessments.
Identify and promptly communicate potential project risks and performance issues.
Serve as a liaison among ROW teams, Program Managers, and client personnel.
Occasionally act as the single point of contact on project control matters.
Ensure reporting aligns with client and internal standards.
Lead the development and monitoring of quality control processes to support timely and accurate project execution.
Ensure adherence to project management best practices and ROW-specific compliance guidelines.
Support the ROW team with additional tasks and responsibilities as required to achieve project success.