Right of Way Project Manager (Phoenix | Tucson)

Project Manager & Supervisor

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a full-time Project Manager & Supervisor for Right of Way projects in the Southwestern United States, primarily focused on Arizona and New Mexico. This individual will provide program oversight for land acquisition, negotiations, and title research in support of utility and public sector infrastructure projects, as well as responsibility over project financials and client interaction. The Project Manager will assist in establishing strong relationships with current clients and identifying potential opportunities.

This position will serve as the Right of Way lead for multiple major utility infrastructure improvement projects. The candidate must have the ability to think strategically, keep informed about project activities by participation in project meetings, manage and work well in a team environment, have excellent task management skills, a proven ability to communicate professionally, have a flexible schedule, and be willing to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed. The successful candidate will be a talented seller-doer and be able to initiate and assist with client development and maintenance, and will assume a lead role in sales presentations, proposal preparation, and project execution. They should also have a strong comprehension of title research and will oversee the title team. This position will report directly to the Environmental Department Manager.

Knowledge and experience working in the Southwest United States and having electric/gas utility and renewables experience are a plus.

Duties include:

• Manage client expectations related to the deliverable.
• Maintain existing clients by managing expectations and client relationship.
• Expand current business by working with Department Manager to solicit new business and new business lines.
• Ability to read and understand title and appraisal reports and land surveys.
• Coordinate team efforts including database management, meetings and reports.
• Provide direction and management to land acquisition subcontractors.
• Participate in public involvement meetings.
• Manage all communications related to internal team, subcontractors and client.
• Initiate or assist in contract negotiations or preparation.
• Manage direction of project planning, budgeting, scheduling and establishing critical project objectives.
• Direct coordination with client's Right-of-Way department and internal staff.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Travel to project sites, client meetings, and client events necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Communications or related field from an accredited university. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Position will require officing in Phoenix or Tucson.
• Arizona and New Mexico Real Estate Brokers License highly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years related Right of Way experience (with 3 years managing linear utility Right of Way projects highly preferred).
• Must identify and implement department process improvements as necessary, provide technical assistance, resolve issues.
• Will oversee and provide support of a staff of at least 5 which includes performance management workload management and other personnel related matters
• International Right of Way Association ( IRWA ) membership preferred
• Prior Right of Way acquisition on projects with and without eminent domain authority experience required, preferably in a consulting firm.
• Strong background in title, including mineral estates and title curative will take high priority.
• Must have smartphone capable of accessing BMcD systems, including Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to interpret title and appraisal reports and land surveys required.
• Knowledge of general real estate law.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers and other professionals.
• Excellent computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience managing complex data in databases.
• Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.