Right of Way Assistant Project Manager - Nashville, TN

O.R. Colan Associates (ORC); Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier right-of-way acquisition firm is seeking a Project Manager in Nashville, TN, for a travel-intensive role involving federal project management. Candidates must have at least eight years of Right of Way acquisition experience and excel in a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits including health coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of Right of Way acquisition experience, including relocations under the Uniform Relocation Act.
• Understanding of project financials and experience with project schedules.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Manage federally funded public sector Right of Way projects.
• Support acquisition and relocation tasks ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and team members for project execution.
• Monitor budgets and financial requirements throughout the project.
• Build relationships with vendors and stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Customer service

Tools

MS Office Suite

DropBox

Job description

Location

Remote (candidate must reside within a 1-hour commute of Nashville, TN)

Schedule

Full-time, Exempt

Travel

This is a travel-intensive role; Candidate should expect to spend the majority of their time on the road throughout Tennessee

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay:$85,000-$95,000 per year
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match and disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional training
• Recognition programs and growth opportunities
• Free Calm membership for you and up to five others

What You'll Do

• Assist in managing complex, federally funded public sector Right of Way projects from initiation through closeout
• Support acquisition and relocation tasks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and project guidelines
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, clients, and the ROW team to ensure projects are executed smoothly and efficiently
• Help define and maintain project scope, monitor budgets, and track financial requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, agencies, and stakeholders to support project success and future opportunities
• Contribute to business development efforts and support recruiting initiatives to strengthen the ROW team
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including project reporting, client invoicing, and team coordination
• Manage direct reports, fostering strong performance and helping keep the project on schedule and within scope

We are looking for someone who

• Has the ability to successfully manage a project team
• Provide quality feedback and coaching to staff
• Able to properly delegate to ensure the success of the project
• Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines
• Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks
• Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills
• Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting
• Provides strong customer service experience
• Can adapt to new systems and software environments

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of Right of Way acquisition experience
  • Must include performing relocations under the Uniform Relocation Act
• Understanding of project financials
• Prior experience with creating/maintaining project schedules
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Dropbox, and Outlook
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
• Valid Driver's License

Bonus Points

if you have management experience!

Per diem and Relocation is not provided

Ready to Apply?

Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.

ORC is one of America's most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.