Transmission ROW Project Manager I

Salary Range: $90,233 - $120,311. Relocation assistance is not provided.

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

About the Role

As a Transmission Right of Way (ROW) Project Manager at Oncor, you’re responsible for coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of projects related to transmission right of way. This includes managing a portfolio of ROW activities for transmission capital projects, working closely with Transmission Engineering, Transmission Services, Regulatory, Oncor Legal, and other internal organizations, as well as external consultants. This hybrid role is based in our Fort Worth, TX location (777 Main St).

Responsibilities

• Promote safety awareness and create a culture committed to safe work practices.
• Ensure project stakeholders (e.g., Transmission Engineering, Transmission Program Management Office (TPMO), Transmission Planning, Distribution Planning, System Protection, Transmission Construction Management, Regulatory, Transmission Operations, and Customers) are aware of projects and provide input into project schedules and estimates.
• Perform site visits as required to visually assess site feasibility.
• Document and monitor action items to ensure stakeholders are aware of assignments and items are completed in a timely manner.
• Monitor and escalate project risks in a timely manner to minimize project impact.
• Ensure project deliverables and deadlines are met and projects remain on budget.
• Coordinate budget updates with TPMO.
• Perform all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
• Provide consultation and expertise on ROW matters that impact Transmission.
• Support ROW acquisition activities including mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial support throughout condemnation and appeals processes.
• Provide overall project management for assigned projects, including contractor oversight, budget and schedule adherence, communication with key stakeholders on emergent issues, and supporting Legal and Regulatory.
• Oversee ROW acquisition, including landowner negotiations, addressing associated schedule and budget.
• Assist Company counsel and lead or assist in mediation to resolve issues with landowners and condemnations to settle disputes.
• Represent the company to various external entities as needed in association with project assignments; travel required as necessary.
• Assist in coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating schedule and scoping changes related to ROW on future transmission projects.
• Facilitate and manage Special Project assignments on an as-needed basis.

Skills

• Able to learn, apply, and communicate technical topics related to the design, operation, and construction of Transmission facilities.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing large projects/programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build working relationships with cross-functional teams and lead conversations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preferred experience in reading and comprehending legal documents, as well as the ability to review and redline legal documents.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to implement and improve project management lifecycle processes.
• Ability to adapt, analyze risk in changing conditions, prioritize work assignments, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Understands the importance of adherence to financial and schedule constraints.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and various company computer applications.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and 2+ years of experience in transmission/distribution engineering, construction, project management, operations, or regulatory role with proven ability in negotiating, mediating, and working with external stakeholders in reaching a positive outcome.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, project management, or a business-related field and 1+ years of experience in a related role may be considered.
• Project management experience is required.
• Travel up to 25%.

Measure of Success

• Thorough understanding of Oncor's right of way documents and the ability to make decisions that protect the company while ensuring work practices align with core values.
• Ability to be resourceful and productive in communicating with all stakeholders.
• Requires minimal supervision while ensuring goals and deadlines are met for multiple projects.
• Ensures successful and timely completion of multiple project assignments while tracking budget adherence.
• Proactive identification, communication, and mitigation of issues, potential concerns with key stakeholders, and project risk.

Benefits

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match for student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays, and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, and appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.