Senior Project Manager

Accountabilities In this role, you will provide leadership and direction to right-of-way teams, oversee project execution, and contribute to business development and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage right-of-way projects from proposal and bidding stages through completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

• Supervise, coordinate, and develop right-of-way teams and subcontractors across office-based and field assignments.

• Oversee client relationships, prepare contract proposals and change orders, and participate in project meetings.

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, internal leadership, clients, and other disciplines to align project objectives, schedules, and resources.

• Manage daily team activities, workload planning, project schedules, budgets, cost forecasting, quality control, collections, and business opportunities.

• Review project deliverables and staff work to maintain high standards of quality and service.

• Mentor junior employees, establish performance goals, conduct evaluations, and support professional development.

• Review timesheets and monitor team performance, project progress, and operational results.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to improve processes, strengthen operational efficiency, and support regional and office growth.

• Identify opportunities for future business and contribute to the development of new client relationships.

• Track project results and provide regular updates on progress, performance, and resource requirements.

Requirements

The ideal candidate combines extensive right-of-way expertise with proven project leadership, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. The following qualifications are required or preferred:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 8 years of experience in land and right-of-way services, including easement acquisition, title research, or related industry activities.

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred, with demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage a right-of-way team.

• Strong knowledge of right-of-way project management, acquisition, title research, permitting, budgeting, cost forecasting, due diligence, operations, public relations, and community outreach.

• Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements, eminent domain, and legal considerations.

• Ability to read construction, engineering, and related design plans and profiles.

• Experience managing project teams, client relationships, contracts, and business development activities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, leadership, clients, and external partners.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive assignments.

• Strong work ethic, sound judgment, self-reliance, and commitment to quality, profitability, and organizational growth.

• Basic understanding of financial reports and performance metrics.

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as familiarity with database systems.

• Current, valid state driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

• Professional real estate license in the applicable state, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

• Industry-related right-of-way experience and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are preferred.

• International Right of Way Association (IRWA) coursework or RWA, RWP, or SR/WA certification is preferred.

• Multilingual skills are considered an advantage.

• Must currently reside in Florida, as the remote work arrangement is limited to this state.

• Ability to travel locally during the business day, with occasional out-of-area and overnight travel as required.

• Ability to work in a professional office environment, use standard office equipment for extended periods, move around the workplace, and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $96,000–$135,000, depending on experience.

• Eligible variable compensation, where applicable.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Wellness initiatives and employee discounts.

• Remote work arrangement within Florida.

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