Right of Way Project Manager (Chesterfield, MO | Columbus, OH | Akron, OH)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a full-time Project Manager for Right of Way projects in the Midwest, including Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. 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 strong comprehension of title research.  This position will report directly to the Right of Way Department Manager.

Knowledge and experience working in the Midwest Region is a plus. Experience with gas utilities and renewables projects is a plus, while experience with electric transmission projects is preferred.

Duties include:

• Manage client expectations related to the deliverable.

• Provide project oversight and coordination with contingent workforce.

• 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.