Right of Way Project Manager - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Overview

Manage right-of-way acquisition, negotiations, and client relations for utility projects.

Key Responsibilities

• safety compliance
• project planning
• land acquisition
• title review
• process improvement
• right of way

Tasks

-Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies. -Expand current business by working with Environmental management to solicit new business and new business lines. -Travel to project sites, client meetings, and client events necessary. -Maintain existing clients by managing expectations and client relationship. -Must identify and implement department process improvements as necessary, provide technical assistance, resolve issues. -Manage all communications related to internal team, subcontractors and client. -Manage direction of project planning, budgeting, scheduling and establishing critical project objectives. -Provide project oversight and coordination with contingent workforce. -Coordinate team efforts including database management, meetings and reports. -Provide direction and management to land acquisition subcontractors. -Initiate or assist in contract negotiations or preparation. -Manage client expectations related to the deliverable. -Direct coordination with client’s Right of Way department and internal staff. -Examine title and appraisal reports and land surveys. -Participate in public involvement meetings.

Requirements

• irwa membership
• right-of-way
• real estate
• microsoft office
• 7+ years
• eminent domain

What You Bring

-International Right of Way Association (IRWA) membership preferred. -Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers and other professionals. -Excellent oral and written communication skills. -Must have smartphone capable of accessing Burns & McDonnell systems, including Microsoft Outlook and Teams. -Prior Right of Way acquisition on projects with and without eminent domain authority experience required, preferably in in a consulting firm. -Ability to interpret title and appraisal reports and land surveys required. -Real Estate License, or ability to acquire license. -Excellent computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience managing complex data in databases. -Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy. -Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Communications or related field from an accredited university. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. -Position will require officing in the Burns & McDonnell Wallingford, CT, office. -Minimum 7 years related professional experience; at least 3 years managing Right of Way projects is highly preferred. -Knowledge of general real estate law.

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

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