Utilities Right of Way Project Manager - Ohio

ORC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

ClassPass and Breethe memberships

Job summary

ORC is seeking a remote Utilities Project Manager to lead right of way projects, owning scope, schedule, budget, and quality. You will manage a team of five, serve as the main client contact, and report progress while ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements.

This full-time role requires travel less than 25% and allows home-office flexibility within OH, MI, PA, WV, KY, or IN. A PMP is a bonus, with competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years Right of Way acquisition experience with at least 1 year of project management
• Strong budgeting and scheduling skills
• Proven client management and relationship-building capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of right of way projects for utility clients—owning scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Direct and support a project team of at least 5 members
• Serve as primary client contact delivering clear status reports
• Monitor project financials, forecasts, and staffing plans
• Ensure work complies with guidelines and regulations
• Support proposals, pricing, and business development

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Outlook

Dropbox

Job description

Description

Department: Management

Location: Remote - OH

Compensation: $87,460 - $133,419 / year

Description

Location: Candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, or Indiana

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt | Report to ORC's Columbus, OH as requested (1-2 times a month)

Travel: Candidate can expect to travel locally and throughout Ohio less than 25% of the time

Why Join ORC?

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.

Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the delivery of right of way projects for utility clients — owning scope, schedule, budget, and quality from kickoff through closeout
• Direct and support a project team of at least 5 team members, balancing workloads and removing roadblocks
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering clear status reporting and building lasting relationships
• Monitor project financials, forecasts, and staffing plans
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with project guidelines, client requirements, and applicable regulations
• Support proposals, pricing, and business development for new work

We’re Looking for Someone Who

• Leads teams with clarity, accountability, and a service mindset
• Builds trusted relationships with clients, landowners, and project stakeholders
• Is organized, analytical, and detail-oriented — with strong command of budgets and schedules
• Works efficiently under tight deadlines and keeps multiple priorities moving across projects
• Communicates clearly and professionally — in writing, on the phone, and face to face
• Develops people and grows the capability of the team

Minimum Requirements

• Prior experience creating/maintaining project schedules
• Proficient with MS Office Suite — specifically Excel, Word, Dropbox, and Outlook
• An iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC’s systems
• Valid driver’s license

Nice to Have Qualifications

• PMP Certification

Where You Fit

This posting covers Utilities Project Manager levels 1–3, and the pay range shown reflects the full span across all three levels — not the range for any single level.

Every candidate is assessed and evaluated during the hiring process to determine their level based on factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Your offer will reflect the level that best matches your experience.

• Utilities Project Manager 1 — $87,460 – $109,969 | Minimum of 4 years Right of Way acquisition experience with at least 1 year of project management
• Utilities Project Manager 2 — $97,028 – $121,971 | Minimum of 6 years Right of Way acquisition experience with at least 3 years of project management
• Utilities Project Manager 3 — $106,155 – $133,419 | Minimum of 8 years Right of Way acquisition experience with at least 5 years of project management experience

Relocation and per diem are not provided.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match, plus disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and paid professional development
• ClassPass and Breethe memberships
• Recognition programs and real room to grow

That’s the quick version — learn more about benefits at ORC.

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, it requires a combination of office-based and field work. Employees will spend prolonged periods sitting and performing computer-based tasks, including typing, data entry, and virtual communication, while also regularly traveling to landowner properties, project sites, and government facilities, some of which may be in rural or remote locations with limited accessibility. Driving is an essential function of the role and may involve extended periods and long-distance travel. Fieldwork may require walking over uneven terrain, standing, or navigating outdoor environments, with routine exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow. The role also involves frequent interaction with a diverse range of individuals, including landowners, government officials, and members of the public, requiring the ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism across differing personalities and potentially challenging situations. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary to accommodate travel, site access, and stakeholder availability, along with adherence to safety protocols in both office and field settings.