Assistant Project Manager - Right of Way

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Assistant Project Manager – Right of Way to work remotely. However, the client is located in Sacramento, CA and thus it's expected that this individual's working hours be on Pacific Timezone.

JOB SUMMARY: 

This role will support the efficient execution of projects from start to finish by ensuring timelines, budgets, scope, and quality standards are met under the guidance of senior project leadership.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, and oversee the successful execution of right-of-way (ROW) projects, encompassing property acquisition, land conveyance, easement negotiations, permitting, and reporting.
• Ensure timely and compliant delivery in alignment with project milestones and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine strategies, policies, procedures, systems, and tools to enhance ROW project execution.
• Drive operational efficiency and ensure alignment with best practices and organizational goals across all ROW activities.
• Serve as a liaison between internal departments, consultants, property owners, legal entities, and governmental agencies.
• Facilitate clear communication, resolve conflicts, and ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide essential support to the ROW Project Manager through data analysis, document preparation, progress reporting, and the coordination of special assignments or high-priority tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of executive summaries, presentations, and status updates for senior leadership.
• Ensure all ROW transactions and activities are fully documented, tracked, and compliant with local, state, and federal laws.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to audit readiness and transparency.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in project management with a focus on real property for complex mega-construction projects or projects of similar magnitude
• Experience with acquisition of right of way, land conveyances, and reporting required to deliver these aspects in a highly complex construction mega-project, commercial principles and their applications, research methods
• Knowledge of interrelated aspects of real property in a design-build environment with multiple interrelated projects and functional areas.
• Project Management Professional Certification desired

Additional Information

• Travel may be required for this role.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 bill