ROW Project Manager: Lead Delivery & Growth

HDR, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Right of Way Project Manager in Columbus, OH. This role leads a team across power, transportation, water, and oil & gas projects, guiding growth and ensuring client satisfaction.

You will coordinate staffing, manage budgets, mentor ROW staff, and support business development while upholding QA/QC standards and HDR values. This position emphasizes employee ownership and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with design teams and communicate effectively.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support delivery of ROW projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
• Monitor workload and staffing, align staff to project needs.
• Support utilization, track capacity, and coordinate with ROW leadership on staffing priorities.
• Provide day-to-day support to ROW agents and project teams, including planning and deadlines.
• Maintain relationships with project managers, finance, QA, and controls for project progression.
• Use HDR tools for project setup, forecasting, invoicing, and reporting.
• Coordinate QA/QC, document control, and deliverable reviews.
• Standardize ROW delivery practices and templates across the portfolio.
• Mentor ROW staff and translate requirements into assignments and processes.
• Identify risks and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Mentoring

MS Office

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

HDR PM tools

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Right of Way Project Manager in Columbus, OH. This role leads a team across power, transportation, water, and oil & gas projects, guiding growth and ensuring client satisfaction.

You will coordinate staffing, manage budgets, mentor ROW staff, and support business development while upholding QA/QC standards and HDR values. This position emphasizes employee ownership and community impact.