Project Manager - Land/ROW

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for communities and clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of the team, you’ll discover opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and tackle challenging projects while enjoying a rewarding career.

About the role

TRC is looking for a Right of Way (ROW)/Land Project Manager for a long-term project in Ohio. This position reports to the Right of Way Land Director and involves overseeing a portfolio of projects across the country, providing leadership, and managing internal and external relationships, budgets, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee or perform the development and documentation of business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with customers, team members, and support staff.
• Create project plans and provide estimates for project iterations.
• Manage a portfolio of projects and clients, ensuring consistent standards and practices in land services delivery.
• Prepare feed studies and proposals.
• Develop, train, and mentor project teams in all phases of a project.
• Create and execute effective project execution strategies aligned with TRC and client values.
• Develop mitigation plans for unique project environments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert witness testimony as required.
• Assist the Land Director with departmental budget creation and management for assigned territory.
• Create and implement project-specific procedures, prepare estimates, schedules, and client/project deliverables.
• Participate in regular Project Controls meetings and report on profitability.
• Oversee backlog reporting.
• Manage all land aspects of a project, including regulatory planning, routing, survey permission/coordination, title, acquisition, eminent domain, construction, reclamation, and project closeout.
• Serve on industry committees, regulatory forums, workshops, and organizational committees within the energy industry and TRC.
• Provide organizational leadership, foster collaborative relationships, and support quality management activities.
• Attend sales meetings as a technical expert.
• Utilize TRC and client technology to efficiently manage projects.
• Perform complex negotiations and other assigned responsibilities.
• Manage direct reports, including administration, onboarding, timesheet, and expense approvals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in real estate, Business, Management, or a related field, or applicable experience.
• 7–10 years of related experience, with a minimum of 3–5 years in senior management.
• Experience writing and responding to proposal requests, including creating project and land acquisition budgets.
• Experience in linear project management (pipeline, electric transmission line).
• Demonstrated ability in leadership, team building, time management, and problem-solving.
• Strong project management skills, including developing and implementing effective workflow processes.
• Intermediate or better skills in Microsoft Office and Land Management database applications.
• Experience developing and mentoring a team with a focus on succession planning.
• Results-driven with expertise in continuous improvement methods.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict management and organizational problem-solving.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to convey vision, strategy, or complex information effectively and drive results.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Travel up to 75%, with potential for higher travel expectations depending on project-specific assignments.
• Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.
• Experience identifying targeted client relationships and growing them into a book of business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Energy Sector, Oil & Gas, Power, and/or Utility, Wind, and Solar experience.
• PMP certification or enrollment in the certification class.
• Current or recent experience as a Right of Way Land Manager in Land Project Management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package with both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full-time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 7 to 25 days per year).
• Minimum of 8 paid holidays per year for all full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws.

Pay

Salary range: USD $91,000.00 – USD $110,500.00 per year. Compensation varies based on experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other factors.

Eligibility for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators.