Right of Way Assistant Project Manager - Nashville, TN

Overview

Assist managing federal Right of Way projects, overseeing acquisition, relocation, budgets, and team.

Key Responsibilities

• scope management
• budget tracking
• project reporting
• client invoicing
• stakeholder relations
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Build and maintain relationships with vendors, agencies, and stakeholders to support project success and future opportunities -Provide quality feedback and coaching to staff -Help define and maintain project scope, monitor budgets, and track financial requirements throughout the project lifecycle -Manage direct reports, fostering strong performance and helping keep the project on schedule and within scope -Collaborate with the Project Manager, clients, and the ROW team to ensure projects are executed smoothly and efficiently -Contribute to business development efforts and support recruiting initiatives to strengthen the ROW team -Support acquisition and relocation tasks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and project guidelines -Assist in managing complex, federally funded public sector Right of Way projects from initiation through closeout -Oversee day-to-day operations, including project reporting, client invoicing, and team coordination

Requirements

• ms office
• 8+ years
• right of way
• scheduling
• driver's license
• relocation

What You Bring

-Prior experience with creating/maintaining project schedules -Has the ability to successfully manage a project team -Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines -Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks -Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills -Must include performing relocations under the Uniform Relocation Act -Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of Right of Way acquisition experience -Understanding of project financials -Can adapt to new systems and software environments -Valid Driver’s License -Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems -Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting -Able to properly delegate to ensure the success of the project -Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Dropbox, and Outlook -Provides strong customer service experience -Has excellent written and verbal communication skills -Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

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Benefits

-Health, dental, and vision benefits -Competitive base pay: $85,000-$95,000 per year -Free Calm membership for you and up to five others -Recognition programs and growth opportunities -Tuition reimbursement and professional training -401(k) with company match and disability coverage -Paid time off, sick time, and holidays

About Orc

-The firm began as a nimble land-acquisition specialist and has grown into a national leader. -Privately held and private-equity backed, delivering specialized real estate services supporting major infrastructure projects. -Expertise spans right-of-way acquisition, relocation assistance, appraisal, negotiations, and full program management. -Clients range from utility companies and state DOTs to airport authorities and federal agencies like FEMA, DOE, EPA, and USACE. -Typical projects include pipeline corridors, utility easements, airport expansions, and public transit infrastructure. -Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, the firm operates over 30 offices across more than 16 states. -ORC won national recognition for its innovative employee-recognition program tied to cybersecurity and quality initiatives.

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