Project Manager - Land/ROW

TRC Companies, Inc.; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 107,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Sick leave and disability leave

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. is seeking a ROW/Land - Project Manager for a long-term Electric Transmission Project. The role combines land management, budgeting, and client coordination across the country.

You will lead a nationwide team, develop project plans, mentor staff, and ensure regulatory compliance, with travel up to 75%. A bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or applicable experience in real estate/business/management.
• 7–10 years related experience with 3–5 years in senior management.
• Experience writing/responding to RFPs and creating project budgets including land acquisition budgets.
• Experience in linear project management (pipeline, electric transmission).
• Strong leadership, team building, time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop and implement workflow processes and mentor a team.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee land aspects of projects including regulatory planning, routing, permitting, acquisition, eminent domain, construction, and closeout.
• Lead a nationwide team; manage relationships with stakeholders and staff.
• Develop business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications with customers and support staff.
• Create project plans and cost estimates for iterations.
• Manage a portfolio of projects and clients; ensure consistent standards across the organization.
• Provide organizational leadership and mentor teams; participate in industry groups.

Skills

Land management

Project management

Budgeting

Proposal writing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, Business, Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Land management databases

Job description

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

TRC is looking for a ROW/Land - Project Manager for a long-term Electric Transmission Project.

Responsibilities

• The Right of Way Land Manager serves a major role in field operations, providing critical functions related to internal and external relationships, human resource management, development, as well as management of departmental and project budgets, and overall management of adverse portfolio of projects situated across the country.
• The Right of Way Land Manager must provide strong leadership and management skills consistent with TRC core values. This position is part of a nationwide team and must interact effectively with diverse stakeholders and staff.
• The Right of Way Land Manager reports to the Right of Way Land Director.
• 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 the iterations of each project.
• Manage a portfolio of projects and clients.
• Provide oversight to ensure consistent standards and practices are achieved 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/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.
• Responsible for assisting the Land Director with creating and managing departmental budget for assigned territory.
• Assists the Land Director with creating and implementing project specific procedures, preparation of estimates, schedules, and client/project deliverables.
• Responsible for participating in regular Project Controls meetings and reporting 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 to provide the highest quality products and services.
• Attend sales meetings serving as 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in real estate, Business, Management, or a related field, or applicable experience.
• 7- 10 years related experience is required with a minimum of 3-5 years in senior management.
• Must have experience writing and responding to proposal requests inclusive of creating a project budget and a land acquisition budget.
• Must be experienced 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.
• Possess intermediate or better skills in Microsoft Office and Land Management database applications.
• Experience developing and mentoring a team with a focus on succession planning.
• Must be 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 a 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.
• Job may require travel up to 75%, however, project-specific assignments may require higher than normal travel expectations.
• Job may require flexible working hours to include evenings and weekend.
• Experience identifying targeted client relationships, growing a client relationship into a book of business.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 7 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation

In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $91,000.00 - USD $107,900.00 /Yr.