Strategic Right of Way Program Manager (Remote)

O.R. Colan Associates, LLC; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 147,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

O.R. Colan Associates, LLC is hiring a Utilities Right of Way Program Manager for the Virginia region.

This remote role supports a portfolio of utility ROW projects, coordinating scope, schedules, budgets and standards across the program while you work from home within VA, NC, TN, KY, WV or MD. You will direct project managers, guide staffing plans, own reporting and forecasting, and build strong client relationships through regular engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of right of way experience, including leadership across multiple projects or programs.
• Direct project managers or large delivery teams.
• Proficient with MS Office — Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Direct a program of utility right of way projects—align scope, schedules, budgets, and standards.
• Guide and support Project Managers, balancing resources and priorities across projects.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients with regular communication and long-term relationships.
• Own program reporting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Establish and enforce consistent delivery standards, tools, and processes.
• Manage program risks and escalations before they reach the client.
• Partner with leadership on staffing plans and growth for the program.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationships

Forecasting

Budget management

MS Office

Communication

Staffing planning

Risk management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

O.R. Colan Associates, LLC is hiring a Utilities Right of Way Program Manager for the Virginia region.

This remote role supports a portfolio of utility ROW projects, coordinating scope, schedules, budgets and standards across the program while you work from home within VA, NC, TN, KY, WV or MD. You will direct project managers, guide staffing plans, own reporting and forecasting, and build strong client relationships through regular engagement.