Utilities Right of Way Project Manager - WV, VA, KY, NC, TN

O.R. Colan Associates, LLC; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, sick time, and paid hol

Tuition reimbursement and paid profes

ClassPass and Breethe memberships

Recognition programs

Job summary

O.R. Colan Associates, LLC is seeking a Utilities Right of Way Project Manager to lead complex utility projects across WV, VA, KY, NC, and TN, working remotely from home with multi-state residency.

The role oversees scope, schedule, budget, and quality from kickoff to closeout, traveling ~25% as needed. Responsibilities include directing project teams, managing client relationships, and supporting proposals and business development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience leading project teams or managing right of way projects.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite — Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• An iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC’s systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• 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 agents and specialists, 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

Skills

Right of Way acquisition

Project management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Utilities Right of Way Project Manager - WV, VA, KY, NC, TN

Department: Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Work from Home Remote Employee - Multi-state

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

Description

Location: Candidate will have the flexibility to work from their home office but must reside in either West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina or Eastern Tennessee

Schedule: Full-time; Exempt

Travel: Candidate can expect to travel about 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 agents and specialists, 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 leading project teams or managing right of way projects, preferably on utility electric transmission or distribution work
• Proficient with MS Office Suite — specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• An iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC’s systems
• Valid driver’s license

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

• Bonus Opportunities
• 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.