Right of Way Project Manager - Tennessee - O. R. Colan Associates : Job Details

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Job Type

Exemption Type

Exempt

Location

TN US (Primary)

Category

Management

Travel

25%

Compensation Range

Job Description

Location: Tennessee (candidate will have the flexibility to work from their home office)Schedule: Full-time, ExemptTravel: Candidate can expect to travel about 25% of the time throughout Tennessee.

Why Join ORC?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. You'll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.

What We Offer

• 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
• Can adapt to new systems and software environments
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of Right of Way acquisition experience
  • Must include relocation 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

Bonus Points if you have an active Real Estate license! *

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.

Voted IRWA Employer of the Year #2018

Ranked #663 and #1191 on the Inc. 5000 – Fastest Growing Private Companies for two Consecutive Years

EEO is the Law

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. These protections extend to all management policies, practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs.EEO Policy Statement

In order to be considered for employment, it is ORC's policy for all candidates to complete an online application for a specific job opening. ORC will not accept paper applications or resumes that are received in any other electronic format, unless an accommodation is requested.

ORC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources to let us know the nature of your request.