Right of Way Project Manager

Pike•Melbourne, FL

16h

About The Position

The Right of Way Project Manager manages complex right-of-way projects, including real property acquisition, relocation of potential landowners, and utility installation. The role is responsible for planning, execution, and closeout, including project scoping, scheduling, cost analysis, and quality control. The manager maintains client relationships, keeps company management informed about project status and issues, and applies independent judgment and knowledge gained through education, professional training, and real estate experience in property appraisal and property or easement acquisition. A Public Notary seal must be obtained and maintained for the states in which services are rendered. The role manages clients, stakeholders, contracts, subcontractors, and project activities throughout the project lifecycle. It coordinates with design, engineering, operations, land surveying, research, and data teams, and may assign and monitor work and provide guidance and training. The position has direct reports and represents the project and company in public forums. The job requires a high school degree or GED. A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred. Five to seven years of experience in project management or a real-estate-related field is specified. Prior project management experience, preferably in right of way, is required, along with a Public Notary credential and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat. The physical demands include frequent sitting, talking and hearing, and using hands; occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching; and lifting up to 25 pounds up to one-third of the time. The position may involve occasional work near moving mechanical parts and occasional outdoor weather conditions. The work environment has moderate noise.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Five to seven years of experience in project management or a real-estate-related field.
Public Notary credential is required.
Prior project management experience; right-of-way experience is preferred.
Experience creating and maintaining project schedules and timelines and overseeing project financials.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to represent the project and company in public forums.
Strong team-building and negotiation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to achieving goals and plans.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively.
Ability to apply practical mathematical concepts, calculate figures and amounts, interpret spreadsheets, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions and solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
Regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business Administration or a related field.
Prior project management experience in right of way.

Responsibilities

Manage client and project stakeholder relationships, contract negotiations, change orders, submittals and approvals, contract administration, project systems, and subcontractors.
Oversee the project lifecycle, including estimates and proposals, project meetings, client alignment, status meetings, progress reviews, and EH&S and quality programs.
Partner with and help solve problems for design, engineering, and operations groups.
Assign and monitor work and provide training or assistance with the acquisition process for complex easements, as needed.
Use public land records and other land-use resources to guide ownership and title research using public and company data.
Collaborate with land surveyors, research specialists, and data specialists to allocate responsibilities and deliver project results effectively.
Prepare reports for weekly construction project status meetings and report on the status of right-of-way acquisition.
Assist others with complex transactions as needed.
Maintain client relationships and keep company management informed of project status and issues.
Obtain and maintain a Public Notary seal for states in which services are rendered.