Right of Way Project Manager- URA Experience

Senior Right of Way Manager Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of ROW professionals, including agents and administrative staff.
• Directly oversee ROW negotiations with landowners, legal representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the URA for public and private sector projects, including all relocation processes and benefits.
• Manage and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for ROW services, ensuring high-quality standards and consistency across all projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align ROW objectives with organizational goals.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and other key partners.
• Oversee title curative analysis, ensuring accuracy in property ownership and clearing title issues.
• Supervise the appraisal process and evaluate methodologies for establishing fair market value.
• Review and approve ROW-related documents, including acquisition packages, closing forms, and eminent domain packages.
• Provide guidance and oversight in Uniform Act Relocation services, including assisting clients with relocation planning, budgeting, relocation claims, comparable housing studies, administering personal property moves.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.

Senior Right of Way Manager Requirements

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Uniform Act Land Acquisition and Relocation management or project leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of the URA and its application in public and private sector ROW projects.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is preferred but not required; extensive leadership, supervisory, or project management experience in the ROW field may be considered as a substitute.
• Strong experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a proven ability to lead and supervise a diverse team of professionals (5-15 staff).
• Proficiency in project management, including budget oversight, scheduling, and document submission processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions independently and resolve complex ROW-related issues.
• Willingness to travel in the Midwest as needed for project oversight and client engagements. Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must hold a real estate license and be a notary public in the State of Minnesota or be able to obtain same within 3 months of hire.