Right of Way Project Manager (Chesterfield, MO | Columbus, OH | Akron, OH)

About the role

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a full-time Project Manager for Right of Way projects in the Midwest, including Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Manage client expectations related to the deliverable.
• Provide project oversight and coordination with contingent workforce.
• Maintain existing clients by managing expectations and client relationship.
• Expand current business by working with Department Manager to solicit new business and new business lines.
• Able to read and understand title and appraisal reports and land surveys.
• Coverage of team efforts including database management, meetings and reports.
• Provide direction and management to land acquisition subcontractors.
• Coordinate public involvement meetings.
• Initiate or assist in contract negotiations or preparation.
• Manage direction of project planning, budgeting, scheduling and establishing critical project objectives.
• Direct coordination with client’s Right-of-Way department and internal staff.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Travel to project sites, client meetings, and client events necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Communications or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 7 years related professional experience; at least 3 years managing Right of Way projects is highly preferred.
• Right of way experience with electric transmission projects is preferred.
• Position will require officing in St. Louis, MO; Columbus, OH; or Akron, OH.
• Real Estate License, or ability to acquire license.
• Must identify and implement department process improvements as necessary, provide technical assistance, resolve issues.
• Will oversee and provide support of a staff of at least 5 which includes performance management workload management and other personnel related matters.
• International Right of Way Association (IRWA) membership preferred.
• Prior Right of Way acquisition on projects with and without eminent domain authority experience required, preferably in a consulting firm.
• Strong background in title, including mineral estates and title curative will take high priority.
• Must have smartphone capable of accessing Burns & McDonnell systems, including Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Able to interpret title and appraisal reports and land surveys required.
• Knowledge of general real estate law.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers and other professionals.
• Excellent computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience managing complex data in databases.
• Valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time