Utilities Right of Way Project Manager - Odessa, TX

O. R. Colan Associates

$100K — $135K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of Right of Way experience, including 3 years in project management
  • Strong understanding of project financials
  • Experience in creating and maintaining project schedules
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Dropbox, Outlook)
  • Valid Driver's License
  • iOS or Android smartphone for access to company systems

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of electric transmission Right of Way projects
  • Build and maintain client relationships to identify new business opportunities
  • Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and staffing
  • Conduct due diligence, compile pricing data, and track project progress
  • Implement process improvements for team efficiency and project delivery
  • Provide technical guidance and resolve project-related issues
  • Supervise a team of 5+ staff, managing performance and workload

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 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
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time Salary

Exemption Type

Exempt

Location

TX, Odessa - Odessa, TX 79762 US (Primary)

Category

Management

Travel

25%

Compensation Range

$100,000 - $135,000

Job Description

Location: Hybrid (candidate must be able to report to the Odessa, TX office)
Schedule: Full-time, Exempt
Travel: Candidate can expect to travel locally and throughout Texas about 25% of the time

What We Offer
  • Competitive base pay: $100,000-$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 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 seven (7) years of Right of Way experience
    • Must include a minimum of three (3) years managing projects
  • 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 Texas Real Estate license, IRWA certifications, PMP, and/or Notary.

Per diem and Relocation is not provided

Ready to Apply?
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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.

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.

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