Right of Way Project Manager - Environmental Services (Chicago)

Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a full-time Project Manager for Right of Way projects in the Great Lakes Region. This position serves as the Right of Way lead for multiple major utility infrastructure improvement projects.

Duties

• 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 Environmental management to solicit new business and new business lines.
• Examine title and appraisal reports and land surveys.
• Cookordinate team efforts including database management, meetings and reports.
• Provide direction and management to land acquisition subcontractors.
• Coordinate public involvement meetings.
• Manage all communications related to internal team, subcontractors and client.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Communications or related field from an accredited university.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Minimum 7 years related professional experience; at least 3 years managing Right of Way projects is highly preferred.
• Real Estate License, or ability to acquire license.
• Must identify and implement department process improvements as necessary, provide technical assistance, resolve issues.
• 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.
• Must have smartphone capable of accessing Burns & McDonnell systems, including Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Knowledge of general real estate law.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able 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.
• In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is $115,000.00 - $210,000.00 yearly. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

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.