Project Manager, Land Rights

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group in Houston is seeking a Land Rights Project Manager to lead land acquisition for energy infrastructure projects. This role involves managing relationships with clients and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with legal standards.

The ideal candidate should have 4–7 years of relevant experience in land rights acquisition and strong organizational skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, and a generous 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in land rights acquisition or real estate.
• Strong knowledge of easements, ROW agreements, and title research.
• Proficient in communication to maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage land rights acquisition activities from start to finish.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure quality standards and compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Land rights acquisition processes

Project management

Clear communication skills

GIS proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

QISG, a division of Quanta Infrastructure Services Group, welcomes applications for a Land Rights Project Manager to oversee land acquisition for energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client and stakeholder interface, building trust-based relationships and proactively communicating project status.
• Own and manage land rights acquisition activities, from strategy development through final easement execution and close‑out.
• Oversee and coordinate OpUs, agents, title firms, appraisers, and teaming partners to ensure alignment with QISG standards, client requirements, and project schedules.
• Maintain active visibility of project schedules, budgets, and risks, escalating issues to the Manager before they impact construction readiness.
• Ensure all deliverables meet QISG quality standards, client specifications, and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, acquisition trackers, and parcel files, delivering timely status reports to the Manager and clients as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Law, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 4–7 years of progressive experience in land rights acquisition, right‑of‑way, or real estate, preferably in utility, transmission, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Proficient knowledge of land rights acquisition processes, including easements, ROW agreements, permits‑to‑enter, title research, and condemnation.
• Knowledge of title research, appraisal principles, condemnation law, and basic eminent domain proceedings.
• Familiarity with environmental and permitting requirements for linear infrastructure projects.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, capable of building and maintaining client relationships and delivering difficult news constructively.
• Proficiency in GIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self‑motivated, accountable, and able to drive execution under schedule pressure.

Travel Requirements

• Travel required: Yes.
• Percent of time: 30%–50% project field travel for landowner meetings, site visits, agent coordination, and client engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive health coverage – multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% preventive care.
• 24/7 telehealth services.
• Employee assistance program.
• Company‑funded HSA and pre‑tax savings options.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• No‑cost short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employer‑paid basic life & AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education reimbursement and professional development support.
• Employee discount program.
• Optional insurance offerings: identity theft protection, accident insurance, voluntary life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.