Right of Way Divisional Director - Texas

O. R. Colan Associates

• $145K — $165K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years experience in Right of Way industry with state DOT involvement
  • 2+ years project management experience
  • Familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Act
  • Oversaw projects exceeding $5 million in budget
  • Proven experience in managing direct reports
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Dropbox)
  • Valid Driver's License and access to smartphone for systems use

Responsibilities

  • Lead right of way delivery for public sector portfolio
  • Ensure compliance with Uniform Act and maintain audit readiness
  • Direct and mentor Program, Client, and Project Managers
  • Oversee operational performance in revenue, margin, and quality
  • Manage executive-level relationships with DOTs and public agencies
  • Shape practice strategy with public sector leadership
  • Own outcomes across financial, operational, and client metrics

Benefits

  • Eligible for Director bonus plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and disability coverage
  • Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development
  • ClassPass and Breethe memberships
  • Recognition programs and growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Right of Way Divisional Director - Texas

Department: Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote - TX

Compensation: $145,000 - $165,000 / year

Description

Location: Texas (candidate must reside in Texas)
Schedule: Full-time; exempt
Travel: Candidate can expect to travel about 25% of the time throughout Texas

What You'll Do
  • Lead right of way delivery across the public sector portfolio - with scope that grows from a defined program slate to full portfolio and practice ownership
  • Ensure Uniform Act compliance and audit readiness across acquisition and relocation work
  • Direct and develop the leaders beneath you: Program, Client, and Project Managers - and at the senior level, directors themselves
  • Own operational performance: revenue, margin, utilization, staffing, quality, and client health
  • Steward executive-level relationships with DOTs and public agencies
  • Shape practice strategy with public sector leadership - markets, capabilities, pursuits, and key hires

We're Looking for Someone Who
  • Leads with clarity and builds leaders, not just teams
  • Owns outcomes - financial, operational, and client - without excuses
  • Communicates with credibility from the field to the boardroom
  • Balances growth ambition with delivery discipline
  • Develops people and builds strong, accountable organizations
  • Models ORC's people-first culture under pressure

Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum of (6) years of experience in the Right of Way industry
    • Must include working with OR within a state's Department of Transportation
    • Must include two (2) years of managing projects
  • Experience utilizing the Uniform Relocation Act
  • Experience overseeing projects totaling a minimum of $5 million
  • Experience effectively managing direct reports
  • Prior experience managing budgets and preparing reports on project financials
  • Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dropbox
  • Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
  • Valid Driver's License

Nice to Have Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, prior sales, business/proposal development experience, and/or experience working with OR within the Texas Department of Transportation

Where You Fit

This posting covers the Director level. During the hiring process, every candidate is assessed and evaluated to determine their exact offer. Your offer will align with the range that best reflects your experience and will be dependent on years of experience, demonstrated skills, the complexity and scope of work you've owned, overall career depth, and what you demonstrate throughout the interview process.

Relocation and per diem are not provided.

What We Offer
  • Eligible for the Director bonus plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match, plus disability coverage
  • Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and paid professional development
  • ClassPass and Breethe memberships
  • Recognition programs and real room to grow

That's the quick version - learn more about benefits at ORC.

Ready to Apply?

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

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, it requires a combination of office-based and field work. Employees will spend prolonged periods sitting and performing computer-based tasks, including typing, data entry, and virtual communication, while also regularly traveling to landowner properties, project sites, and government facilities, some of which may be in rural or remote locations with limited accessibility. Driving is an essential function of the role and may involve extended periods and long-distance travel. Fieldwork may require walking over uneven terrain, standing, or navigating outdoor environments, with routine exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow. The role also involves frequent interaction with a diverse range of individuals, including landowners, government officials, and members of the public, requiring the ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism across differing personalities and potentially challenging situations. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary to accommodate travel, site access, and stakeholder availability, along with adherence to safety protocols in both office and field settings.

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