Right of Way Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Bolton & Menk is expanding our Right of Way practice and seeking an experienced Right of Way Project Manager to help lead the growth of this exciting and evolving service area.

This is more than a traditional acquisition role. It's an opportunity to help shape and grow a high-impact practice that supports critical transportation, utility, energy, and infrastructure projects across the communities we serve. As a key member of our team, you'll help establish client relationships, guide project strategy, lead acquisitions and relocations, and play an instrumental role in growing our right of way capabilities throughout the region.

We're looking for someone who thrives on building relationships, solving complex property challenges, and helping develop a service line with significant potential for growth. Help build the future of Right of Way services at Bolton & Menk.

This position is ideally based out of one of our Minnesota offices; however, we are flexible on location for the right candidate. As we continue to grow our Right of Way services, we're seeking talented professionals who are excited to help build and expand this emerging practice area.

What You Will Be Doing

This position offers the opportunity to manage acquisition projects from planning through completion, working closely with clients, engineers, agencies, attorneys, and impacted property owners to secure the property rights necessary to deliver projects that improve our communities.

• Develop and implement acquisition strategies for public infrastructure projects
• Negotiate easements, right of way acquisitions, temporary construction easements, and other property interests
• Coordinate appraisals, evaluate valuations, calculate offers, and negotiate settlements in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Meet and communicate with property owners, tenants, businesses, public officials, and other stakeholders to provide accurate project information and resolve concerns
• Conduct title and ownership research, field investigations, and document review
• Prepare conveyance documents, acquisition packages, easements, and supporting project documentation
• Manage right of way project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communications
• Collaborate with design teams, surveyors, attorneys, and project managers to support project delivery
• Provide relocation assistance for residential and commercial property owners and tenants, including relocation planning, claims coordination, and move estimate review
• Maintain complete and accurate acquisition, relocation, and property records
• Lead client meetings, provide project updates, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Travel to project sites and client locations as needed

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Two or more years of experience in right of way acquisition, land services, real estate, property acquisition, or a related field
• Experience negotiating the acquisition or disposition of real estate and property interests, including easements, rights-of-entry, and fee acquisitions
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local right of way acquisition requirements
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with property owners, clients, attorneys, government agencies, and project teams
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• International Right of Way Association (IRWA) certification
• Experience providing relocation assistance services
• Background in real estate, surveying, title research, legal support, land acquisition, or public infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of property law, appraisal practices, and relocation regulations
  Experience managing right of way acquisition projects and client relationships

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis or internship for any employer without restriction. Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $145,000 depending on years of experience and credentials 

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. 

Supporting Our Employees  

There’s life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in. 

Benefits:  

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long-term disability 
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here:

OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here:

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required after any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team. 

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.