Project Manager, Right of Way

Tierra Right of Way Services is seeking a Project Manager, Right of Way for our office in Albuquerque or Santa Fe.  The primary duties of the Project Manager include planning and managing all aspects of small to large multidiscipline projects, providing technical guidance to staff; ensuring technical quality of work; maintaining project schedule and managing project budgets. As a Project Manager you will coordinate the work of an internal team throughout the entire project development and establish strong client relations with a variety of business stakeholders.

The position requires advanced leadership, and technical training and experience to complete this level of work. Requires a thorough understanding of multiple right of way related disciplines such as engineering, title, law, appraisal methodologies, communication and negotiation, practical application of the Uniform Act requirements, contract administration and project management.

The Project Manager performs office or nonmanual work directly related to the management or general business operations of the employer or the employer’s customers. Work includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Although the Project Manager may not have direct supervisory responsibility, he or she leads a team of employees assigned to complete projects.

Essential Functions and Requirements:

• Organizes and develops work plans, project strategies, cost estimates and proposals for each project.
• Ensures adequate resources and personnel required for implementation of all work plans and strategies for the successful completion of projects.
• Develop budgets and schedules, using milestones, progress reports and project tracking tools for successful completion of project objectives.
• Serves as a liaison with clients regarding project timelines, budgets, current status and estimated completion dates.
• Provides information and guidance regarding project scope changes or changes in project strategies and plans.
• With ROW Operations/Division Manager, develops and implements project-billing formats; manages project costs and project schedules.
• Implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of project deliverables.
• Provides leadership to Right of Way staff when complex or difficult project issues arise and develop strategies for successful resolution.
• Reviews final documents for accuracy, completeness and adherence to project standards and strategies prior to submittal to client.
• Approve justifications and submittal of condemnation recommendations to clients.
• Supervises and provides training and direction to Right of Way staff.
• Reviews complex appraisal reports when negotiation issues arise.
• Reviews and approves complex right of way and engineering plans, document formats, offer letters and other forms.
• Approves justifications and submittal of Administrative Settlement recommendations to clients.
• Provides project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, budgets, schedules, adjustments, and progress.
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