Project Manager - Lands Program

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Project Manager to support the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s Lands Program in North Carolina. This position is fully remote.

Please note that this is a part-time position, (8) hours per week, on Tuesdays.

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

Project Manager Role

As the Project Manager you will be responsible for managing the planning and implementation of complete projects. You will plan, coordinate, develop, or manage the full cycle lifecycle of lands and right-of-way acquisition and land adjustments. Integrate all functions and activities necessary to perform the project to meet the necessary requirements. Plan and implement all aspects of a project to meet quality, statutory and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will coordinate among stakeholders, ensure compliance, and perform implementation of all tasks specific to lands adjustments and lands and right-of-way acquisition. Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, scoping, directing, executing, monitoring, and controlling major aspects of the project, including deliverables, schedule, title review, and ensuring compliance with Department of Justice standards. Interfaces with Forest support personnel.

Typical Day

• Develop schedules, review title work, prepare preliminary and final title opinion packages, and work with forest to work through complex special use projects.
• Conduct land records research and advise staff on complex special use issues.
• Advise staff on complex lands and right-of-way issues.
• Perform on site inspections and work directly with private citizens or NGOs to acquire rights on behalf of the United States of America.
• Ensure all work is compliant with USDA Forest Service standards.
• Travel to project locations to work with landowners or conduct inspections via privately owned vehicle; project sites will be throughout the National Forests in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently without sponsorship.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in land adjustments, advising on lands‑related legal matters, or right‑of‑way acquisition.
• Strong understanding, both theoretical and practical, of federal lands and right‑of‑way acquisition policy and process.
• Experience managing existing projects through the process.
• Possess demonstrated experience in scheduling and communicating effectively with public and private citizens.
• A self‑motivated mindset and the ability to work independently to achieve project or program goals.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Competency in computer usage and proficiency in word processing software.

Benefits

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.