Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ORC is a right of way professional services company supporting infrastructure projects for utility clients. The Utilities Project Manager will lead right of way projects from kickoff through closeout, manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and teams, and serve as the primary client contact while supporting proposals and business development.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of right of way projects for utility clients — owning scope, schedule, budget, and quality from kickoff through closeout
- Direct and support a project team of at least 5 team members, balancing workloads and removing roadblocks
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering clear status reporting and building lasting relationships
- Monitor project financials, forecasts, and staffing plans
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with project guidelines, client requirements, and applicable regulations
- Support proposals, pricing, and business development for new work
Skills
- • Prior experience creating/maintaining project schedules
- • Proficient with MS Office Suite — specifically Excel, Word, Dropbox, and Outlook
- • An iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC's systems
- • Valid driver's license
- • Utilities Project Manager 1 — $87,460 – $109,969 | Minimum of 4 years Right of Way acquisition experience with at least 1 year of project management
- • Utilities Project Manager 2 — $97,028 – $121,971 | Minimum of 6 years Right of Way acquisition experience with at least 3 years of project management
- • Utilities Project Manager 3 — $106,155 – $133,419 | Minimum of 8 years Right of Way acquisition experience with at least 5 years of project management experience
- Location: Candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, or Indiana
- Schedule: Full-time, Exempt | Report to ORC's Columbus, OH as requested (1-2 times a month)
- Travel: Candidate can expect to travel locally and throughout Ohio less than 25% of the time
- 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
- • PMP Certification
Benefits
- 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
- Remote work from a home office for candidates residing in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, or Indiana
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