Right of Way Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive benefits

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager focused on right-of-way projects in Nashville, Tennessee. You will plan, coordinate, and lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with the Uniform Act and timely delivery of documents, budgets, and schedules.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of ROW project management, TDOT ROW familiarity, and strong communication. The role supports collaboration with design teams and client stakeholders in a dynamic, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects.
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team workload throughout the project's development.
• Manage right-of-way projects of varying sizes, including acquisition and relocation in accordance with the Uniform Act.
• Develop project policies and procedures, including quality and safety plans; maintain progress reports; update project financials; and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Oversee project staff and provide training as needed.
• Build client relationships and participate in marketing efforts; attend contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for compliance.
• Conduct scope development and contract document work sessions with staff.
• Ensure timely completion of documents and coordinate workload throughout project development.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust team efforts to meet schedule and budget parameters.
• Collaborate with Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller, Department Manager, and company leadership for project reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Notary (Tennessee)

Title reports interpretation

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'

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.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects.
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team workload throughout the project's development.
• Manage right-of-way projects of varying sizes, including acquisition and relocation in accordance with the Uniform Act.
• Develop project policies and procedures, including quality and safety plans; maintain progress reports; update project financials; and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Oversee project staff and provide training as needed.
• Build client relationships and participate in marketing efforts; attend contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for compliance.
• Conduct scope development and contract document work sessions with staff.
• Ensure timely completion of documents and coordinate workload throughout project development.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust team efforts to meet schedule and budget parameters.
• Collaborate with Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller, Department Manager, and company leadership for project reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• TDOT right-of-way experience
• 6-10 years of experience managing right-of-way projects
• Experience with acquisition and relocation following the Uniform Act
• Ability to complete and interpret title reports
• Tennessee Notary, or ability to obtain

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management 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.

Primary Location: United States-Tennessee-Nashville

Other Locations: United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Tennessee-Knoxville, United States-Tennessee-Brentwood, United States-Tennessee, United States-Tennessee-Jackson, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Right of Way

Job Posting: Oct 12, 2026