Right of Way Assistant Project Manager

HDR; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer"

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Right of Way Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of right of way projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. The role partners with project managers, acquisition teams, clients and stakeholders to coordinate execution, monitor schedules and budgets, manage deliverables and assist with staff development and growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, with strong communication, organizational and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5 years related experience
• Ability to interact with design teams, excellent organizational, project management and communication skills
• Active participant in employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Assist PMs or Leads for successful delivery of right of way projects by aiding planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, reporting and client communications.
• Coordinate activities among acquisition agents, title specialists, project managers, surveyors, appraisers and other stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Monitor schedules, parcel status, deliverables and milestones; identify risks and propose corrective actions.
• Assist in tracking budgets, forecasts, invoicing and change management activities.
• Prepare project reports, status updates, meeting summaries and client-facing docs.
• Support landowner engagement and resolve issues related to property rights, easements and access.
• Coordinate quality reviews and verify documentation complies with standards and client requirements.
• Assist with resource planning and workload coordination to align teams with needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal teams for successful outcomes

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

The Right of Way Assistant Project Manager supports the successful delivery of right of way projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This position works closely with project managers, acquisition teams, clients, and stakeholders to coordinate project execution, monitor schedules and budgets, manage deliverables, support staff development, and assist with business growth initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of right of way services and a demonstrated ability to support complex infrastructure projects while maintaining a high level of client service and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support PMs or Leads for successful delivery of right of way projects by assisting with project planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, and client communications.
• Coordinate activities among acquisition agents, title specialists, project managers, surveyors, appraisers, and other project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Monitor project schedules, parcel status, deliverables, and milestones, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions when necessary, under the supervision of a Project Manager.
• Assist in tracking project budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and change management activities.
• Prepare project reports, status updates, meeting summaries, and client-facing documentation.
• Support landowner engagement efforts and help resolve project issues related to property rights acquisition, easements, access agreements, and stakeholder concerns.
• Coordinate quality reviews and verify project documentation complies with company standards and client requirements.
• Assist with resource planning and workload coordination to help verify project teams are effectively aligned with project needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project stakeholders, and internal teams to promote successful project outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• IRWA certification or progress toward professional right of way credentials.
• Experience supporting electric transmission, distribution, renewable energy, transportation, pipeline, telecommunications, or public infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing acquisition programs, coordinating field staff, and overseeing consultant performance.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to right of way acquisition and property rights.
• Experience developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Demonstrated credibility with ROW agents, project managers, accounting, quality, and clients
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5 years related experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• an employee assistance program
• paid time away
• parental leave
• paid holidays
• a retirement savings plan with employer match
• employee referral bonus
• tuition reimbursement

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Glen Allen, VA: $91,700 - $131,000.

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Right of Way

Job Posting: Aug 29, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.