Utilities Project Manager - Land - Iowa

TRC Companies, Inc. • Cedar Rapids, IA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

TRC, a Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and a top design firm in the energy sector. TRC and WSP together have over 83,000 experts working on projects in power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. TRC is seeking a Project Manager - Utilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The company values connecting with innovative thinkers, forging paths, and tackling challenging projects. TRC combines science with technology to create innovative solutions and is known for breakthrough thinking and innovative follow-through. They reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and development.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of related experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years in senior management
• Experience writing and responding to proposal requests, including creating a project budget and a land acquisition budget
• Experience in linear project management (pipeline, electric transmission line)
• Demonstrated ability in leadership, team building, time management, building collaborative environments, accountability, and problem-solving
• Strong project management skills demonstrated by 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 with expertise in continuous improvement methods
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated skills in conflict management and organizational problem-solving
• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a productive work team
• Ability to convey vision, strategy, or other complex information effectively with the ability to influence and drive results and ultimately champion change
• Ability to work in a Matrix organization
• A Bachelor's degree in real estate, Business, Management, or a related field, or applicable experience
• Energy Sector, Oil & Gas, Power, and/or Utility, Wind and Solar experience
• PMP certification or enrolled in the certification class
• Current/Recent Experience as a Right of Way Land Manager in Land Project Management

Responsibilities

• Serve a major role in field operations, providing critical functions related to internal and external relationships, human resource management, development, and management of departmental and project budgets.
• Provide strong leadership and management skills consistent with TRC core values.
• Interact effectively with diverse stakeholders and staff as part of a nationwide team.
• Oversee or perform the development and documentation of business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with customers, team members, and support staff.
• Create project plans and provide 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 in all phases of a project.
• Create and execute effective project execution strategies that align with TRC and client values.
• Develop mitigation plans in response to unique project environments.
• Ensure practices comply with regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert witness testimony as required.
• Assist the Land Director with creating and managing the departmental budget for assigned territory.
• Assist the Land Director with creating and implementing project-specific procedures, preparation of estimates, schedules, and client/project deliverables.
• Participate in regular Project Controls meetings and report on profitability.
• Responsible for backlog reporting.
• Oversee all land aspects of a project, including regulatory planning, routing, survey, permission/coordination, title, acquisition, eminent domain, construction, reclamation, and project closeout.
• Serve on industry committees and association groups, regulatory forums, workshops, and organizational committees within the energy industry and within TRC.
• Provide organizational leadership; foster collaborative relationships; initiate and support quality management activities and performance management measures.
• Attend sales meetings serving as a technical expert.
• Utilize TRC and client technology to efficiently manage projects.
• Perform complex negotiations and other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Manage direct reports, including administration, onboarding and orientation, timesheet, and expense approvals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 7 to 25 days per year).
• A minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year for all full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence for all employees, including part-time.
• Jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree