Right of Way Section Lead

About the role

We'll count on you to assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support. May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Aid in administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Involvement in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• Achieve and support the implementation, monitoring and support of company policy.
• Aid in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to forecast workload, align staffing plans, and optimize team utilization.
• Maintain and provide coaching, feedback, and recognition to ensure accountability and continuous development.
• Closely coordinate with operations and technical teams to ensure pursuit strategies align with delivery capabilities and client expectations.
• Perform duties as needed.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience with right of way services including acquisition, appraisal, property management and relocation.
• Real Estate license or Broker license (or ability to obtain within 3 months if required).
• Familiarity with public project ROW rules and regulations related to acquisition.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Prowess in building and maintaining excellent client relationships.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with team members and property owners on complex, schedule-driven projects.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff across multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with Outlook and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.