Senior Right of Way Project Manager

Senior Right of Way Project Manager - (181517)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community but around the world.

HDR is looking for a Senior Right of Way Project Manager to join our team in either Charlotte or Raleigh, NC. This individual must be a professional who is well versed in all aspects of right-of-way services for power, transportation, water, and oil and gas projects.

They will manage projects as described below and help recruit, develop, and manage a group of right-of-way professionals.

In this role, the Senior Right of Way Project Manager will be expected to :

• Provide area leadership of technical capabilities within the right-of-way business class
• Build and retain strong relationships with team, other project managers, and client development managers
• Serve as a client manager, project principal, and project manager
• Maintain appropriate QA / QC procedures and best practices
• Actively participate in projects or manage projects to meet assigned utilization rate
• Support area pursuits and actively participate in proposal development
• Identify project right-of-way needs and help recruit professionals to join the HDR team
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy
• Work cooperatively with other project managers, region and National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the right-of-way industry
• A broad-based range of right-of-way experience across diverse markets with an understanding of Uniform and Non-Uniform Act right-of-way procedures
• Familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Act and the Eminent Domain Process
• Ability to build positive client relationships, strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Experience managing budgets, preparing scopes, and developing cost estimates
• Demonstrated ability to establish, grow, and manage a right-of-way program and staff working statewide in multiple offices
• Possess knowledge of area clients and business environments related to right-of-way services
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
• Ability to understand applicable laws, policies, and procedures by which each project is governed
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.

This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class : Right of Way

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2024

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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