Right of Way Project Manager - Columbus, OH

Description

Location: Hybrid - Central or Southern Ohio. Candidate will need to report to the Columbus, OH office twice a week.

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt

Travel: Will travel for project needs throughout central and southern Ohio

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.

Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. Join a team that values collaboration, respects your work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact.

What We Offer

Competitive base pay: $80,000-$100,000 per year

Bonus Opportunities

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match and disability coverage

Paid time off, sick time, and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional training

Recognition programs and growth opportunities

Free Calm membership for you and up to five others

What You'll Do

Lead the execution of complex public projects from initiation through completion, ensuring seamless delivery for clients

Collaborate directly with clients to define project scope, set goals, and manage deliverables throughout the project lifecycle

Oversee project budgets and financial requirements to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with client expectations

Manage day-to-day project activities, including timely reporting, invoicing, and tracking progress to keep projects on schedule

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, agencies, and stakeholders to support project success and long-term partnerships

Pursue business development opportunities in coordination with the VP and EVP to expand public sector engagement

Support talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruiting activities and team-building initiatives

Supervise and mentor a team of direct reports, ensuring high performance and professional development

Implement public sector strategies set forth by the VP and EVP, aligning regional operations with the company’s broader strategic goals

Coordinate closely with leadership to identify and pursue opportunities in the public sector and contribute to market growth

We are looking for someone who

Has the ability to successfully manage a project team.

Provide quality feedback and coaching to staff.

Able to properly delegate to ensure the success of the project.

Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines

Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks

Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills

Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

Has excellent written and verbal communication skills

Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting

Provides strong customer service experience

Can adapt to new systems and software environments

Minimum Requirements

Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of Right of Way acquisition experience

Must include performing tasks under the Uniform Relocation Act and Project Coordination experience

Experience working with projects requiring ODOT oversight

Understanding or experience with project financials and creating/maintaining project schedules

Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Dropbox, and Outlook

Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems

Valid Driver’s License

Bonus Points if you have ODOT prequalifications in title, negotiation, closing, relocation, value analysis or project management. Project Managment experience!

Per diem and Relocation is not provided

Ready to Apply?

Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.

ORC is one of America’s most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.