Right of Way Project Manager

HDR•Helena, MT

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. A Right of Way Project Manager is a professional that is well versed in all aspects of right of way services for power, transportation, water, and oil and gas projects and helps recruit, develop, and manage a group of right of way professionals. The primary duties include: responsible for area coordination and working with the team to identify market drivers, develop goals and lead team toward growth; participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations; monitor and improve technical competencies of staff and products to meet client needs; collaborate with area operations leadership, marketing and project management; participate in Right of Way business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices; implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews; participate in regional business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation; work with leads to establish internal and external training programs and training schedules; assist with business development efforts and provide support on proposal preparation; and drive Right of Way business class to meet project goals for growth, client satisfaction, and service diversification.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
7 years related experience
A minimum of 2 years project management experience
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

5+ years of project management experience preferred
A broad-based range of right-of-way experience across diverse markets with an understanding of Uniform and Non-Uniform Act right-of-way procedures
Proven ability to manage right-of-way projects effectively
Demonstrated ability to establish, grow, and manage a right-of-way program and staff working statewide in multiple offices
Prior experience managing budgets and preparing reports on project financials
Proven ability of contract development and implementation of capital improvements
Possess knowledge of area clients and business environments related to right-of-way services
Strong project management skills
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Provide area leadership of technical capabilities within the right of way business class
Lead and coordinate the execution of technical tasks such as cost estimates, title reports and research, scheduling, risk analysis, negotiation and acquisition of land rights, occupant relocation, property management, and land owner liaison work during construction coordination
Build and retain strong relationships with team, project managers, and client development managers throughout Montana
Provide strategic and tactical input on business trends within business class and local office planning
Facilitate business class teamwork, communication, and work-sharing between area offices, business classes, management, marketing, and staff
Establish and maintain positive client relationships
Maintain appropriate QA/QC procedures and best practices
Actively participate in projects or manage projects to meet assigned utilization rate
Prioritize activities across Montana to best implement market sector and business group objectives
Manage training and licensing requirements and identify opportunities for continuing education
Champion opportunities to grow the right of way practice
Support area pursuits and actively participate in proposal development
Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects
Be directly involved with industry and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
Implement, monitor, and support company policy
Work cooperatively with other project managers, Region and National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
Perform other duties as needed