Project Manager (Land Acquisition))

A project manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, executing and controlling/monitoring of the scope of services, budget, schedule, deliverables and resources to accomplish the project objectives. A Senior Project Manager will also typically manage large, complex and multi technical discipline projects independently and may manage multiple projects occurring simultaneously. * Procuring land acquisition and land acquisition-related contracts* Serving as primary client contact for land acquisition services* Effectively managing and tracking all aspects of land acquisition projects (staffing, budget, schedule, technical performance, and client relationships)* Overseeing the daily activity of land acquisition staff working on your assigned projects* Mentoring for staff appraisers, negotiators, and relocation agents* Supervising quality assurance and quality control of real estate product delivery* Supervising staff compliance with federal Uniform Relocation Act required for projects with federal funding, or by client requirement* Collaborating with senior technical staff within the Infrastructure, Aviation, and Industry markets* Collaborate with technical staff within the Practice Areas* Interact with construction contractors, their staff, and subcontractors* Guide and participate in assembling reports, plans, specifications and other contract documents* Meet with clients to take detailed project scoping briefs and clarify the specific requirements of each project* Delegate project tasks based on staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels* Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis* Use and continually develop leadership skills* Plan and conduct project team meetings, both internal and external* Other duties as assigned* Can generate scope and fee for complex professional service agreements* Can demonstrate understanding of earned value methodology and other project controls, scheduling and change management methodologies* Can demonstrate understanding of accounting terms* Has demonstrated commitment to quality control procedures* Can demonstrate knowledge of accrual based revenue recognition process and has ability to read and understand project budget/financial reports* Demonstrates understanding of billing and accounts receivables procedures* Serves as a trusted advisor to one or more clients and can develop repeat business from those clients* Demonstrates ability to manage multiple, related projects and navigate complex activities that span business units, organizations, regions and/or cultures and has aligned results with organizational goals* Can develop complete project management plans (inclusive of all sub-parts such as change management plan, risk management plan, communications plan, health and safety plan, quality control plan, etc.)* Can read and understand client and subcontractor agreements and has had contract risk review training* Experience with complex projects that have required significant interaction with clients, consultants, and the general public* Familiarity with State Department of Transportation (DOT) land acquisition, transportation planning, programming, and environmental practices are preferred* Must be able to communicate technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders* Ability and experience positively interacting with property owners through negotiation, relocation and/or appraisal services on either public or private land acquisition projects* Must be able to work independently and as a team member to solve problem problems and learn new technical skills* Interest in experiencing a variety of assignments is important* Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases and be able to effectively work with and manage project staff* Must have proven ability to comfortably speak publicly and interact positively with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors* Must be able to develop new business with existing clients and/or new clients and can assist with project capture plans and tactical strategy for generating winning proposals and leads project team interviews* Can demonstrate ability to possess a deep knowledge of client needs within a given market* Can demonstrate team and client leadership capability and conflict resolution skills* Must be able to effectively negotiate project scope and fee* A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field, and fifteen (15) years or more of land acquisition experience, or A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and ten (10) years or more of land acquisition experience is required* 10-15 years’ experience in project and/or program management* Familiarity with collaboration and time management software tools (eg. SmartSheet, iAccess, Deltek Vision Resource/Project Planning, Microsoft Project) or ability to learn them* Experience with project process workflow and developing project work breakdown structures* Can document, defend and achieve contract modifications for additional services including scope, fee and schedule increases* Advanced time management and analytical skills* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Project and Primavera P6* Excellent project team and client-facing communication skills* Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) a plus* Completion of International Right of Way Association (IRWA) coursework in Negotiation and Relocation* Possession of a Real Estate Broker license in the related geographic location of application* Be identified as an approved Land Acquisition Specialty Agent (or equivalent) within the States of Indiana, Illinois, Florida, or Texas; or the must have the necessary background, experience, and ability to acquire this status within six (6) months of employment* Successful supervision of ten (10) or more land acquisition staff concurrently #J-18808-Ljbffr