Transit ROW Project Manager | Real Estate & Relocation Lead

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact Initiatives

Professional Development Memberships

Career Growth Opportunities

Company Social Events

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Austin, Texas, seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex real estate acquisition projects for a major transit initiative. Ideal candidates will possess at least 10 years of public infrastructure experience, familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act, and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include managing subconsultants, ensuring project compliance, and leading technical reviews. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, generous time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing or providing support for public infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on complex public infrastructure projects with significant parcel counts.
• Active Texas Notary or ability to obtain notary status within two months.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery of the real estate acquisition transit project.
• Manage subconsultants and oversee invoicing/payments.
• Review subconsultant submissions for completeness and documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Technical Review

Education

Degree in Real Estate, Engineering, or related field

International Right of Way Association (IRWA) SR/WA certification

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

SharePoint

Job description

A prominent engineering firm in Austin, Texas, seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex real estate acquisition projects for a major transit initiative. Ideal candidates will possess at least 10 years of public infrastructure experience, familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act, and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include managing subconsultants, ensuring project compliance, and leading technical reviews. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, generous time off, and professional development opportunities.