Remote Utilities Right-of-Way Project Lead

ORC; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

ClassPass and Breethe memberships

Job summary

ORC is seeking a remote Utilities Project Manager to lead right of way projects, owning scope, schedule, budget, and quality. You will manage a team of five, serve as the main client contact, and report progress while ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements.

This full-time role requires travel less than 25% and allows home-office flexibility within OH, MI, PA, WV, KY, or IN. A PMP is a bonus, with competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years Right of Way acquisition experience with at least 1 year of project management
• Strong budgeting and scheduling skills
• Proven client management and relationship-building capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of right of way projects for utility clients—owning scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Direct and support a project team of at least 5 members
• Serve as primary client contact delivering clear status reports
• Monitor project financials, forecasts, and staffing plans
• Ensure work complies with guidelines and regulations
• Support proposals, pricing, and business development

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Outlook

Dropbox

Job description

ORC is seeking a remote Utilities Project Manager to lead right of way projects, owning scope, schedule, budget, and quality. You will manage a team of five, serve as the main client contact, and report progress while ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements.

This full-time role requires travel less than 25% and allows home-office flexibility within OH, MI, PA, WV, KY, or IN. A PMP is a bonus, with competitive compensation and benefits offered.