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Burns & McDonnell · 1 hour ago

Right of Way Project Manager - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Portland, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a full-time Project Manager for Right of Way projects in the northeast region. This role involves providing project oversight for land acquisition, negotiations, and title research in support of utility and public sector infrastructure projects, while also managing client relationships and project financials.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

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 Environmental management to solicit new business and new business lines

Examine 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

Qualification

Right of Way experienceReal Estate LicenseProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteDatabase managementGeneral real estate lawTitleAppraisal interpretationIRWA membershipClient relationship managementCommunication skills

Required

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 one of the following Burns & McDonnell offices: Conshohocken, PA, Newton, MA, Morristown, NJ, or Portland, ME

Minimum 7 years related professional experience; at least 3 years managing Right of Way projects is highly preferred

Real Estate License, or ability to acquire license

Must identify and implement department process improvements as necessary, provide technical assistance, resolve issues

Prior Right of Way acquisition on projects with and without eminent domain authority experience required, preferably in a consulting firm

Must have smartphone capable of accessing Burns & McDonnell 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

Preferred

International Right of Way Association (IRWA) membership preferred

Knowledge and experience working in the Northeast and having electric/gas utility and renewables experience are a plus

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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