Utilities Right of Way Project Manager - Columbus, OH

Job Type

Full-time Salary UI

Exemption Type

Exempt

Location

Columbus, OH US (Primary)

Category

Management

Travel

25%

Compensation Range

$110,000-$135,000

Job Description

Location: Columbus, OH (candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside within a 100-mile commute of Columbus, OH)

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt

Travel: Candidate can expect to travel locally and throughout Ohio less than 25% of the time. Travel may extend to surrounding states as necessary.

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: $110,000-$135,000 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

Manage the day-to-day operations and overall success of electric transmission, distribution and Telecom (fiber) Right of Way projects

Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities

Review project scope of work and oversee the development and monitoring of schedules, budgets, and staffing forecasts

Conduct due diligence reviews, compile pricing information, and track project progress from start to finish

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and project delivery

Provide technical guidance and resolve project-related issues as they arise

Supervise and support a team of 5 or more staff members, including performance and workload management, and other personnel matters

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:

Minimum of five (5) years of Right of Way experience

Must include three (3) years of management experience

Must include electric transmission and/or distribution experience

Understanding of project financials

Prior experience with 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

Per diem and Relocation is not provided

Ready to Apply?

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.