Description

Burns & McDonnell's regional operation in Houston is looking for a Right of Way Practice Lead to oversee project execution and team development of Right of Way and land acquisition services in Texas and the surrounding region. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

Join a well-established Houston regional Environmental Services team where you will lead major Right of Way/Real Estate utility infrastructure improvement projects, and mentor and direct less experienced staff as you grow an outstanding team around you.

• Facilitate land acquisitions, negotiations, property research, titles and surveys. This will include leading permitting activities, construction coordination and restoration on Right of Way projects in a variety of locations.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling and establishing project objectives.
• Quality review Land and Right of Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Quality review real property related project documents.
• Quality review Right of Way documents in the stakeholder management database.
• Quality review of stakeholder management database entries from Right of Way field agents.
• Present technical data to Right of Way project team and stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit permit applications for the project team.
• Prepare project status, technical, and acquisition reports for the project team and/or client management.
• Responsible for document preparation and control, meeting agendas and other various project related activities.
• Manage subcontractor relationship including, contracts, invoices and change orders.
• Present in public involvement meetings.
• Perform project planning, budgeting, scheduling activities and establishing critical project objectives within project parameters.
• Manage marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Train and mentor staff.
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Minimum of 8 years Right of Way acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain experience, project management and/or real estate experience preferred.
• SR/WA designation from the international Right of Way Association (IRWA) preferred.
• Real Estate Broker or Sales license preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working in Texas and having electric/gas utility experience a preferred.
• Ability to read and understand title and appraisal reports and land surveys.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general real estate law.
• Demonstrated understanding of real estate title work.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Expert presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Experience with database system management.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid driver's license required. Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Land Use/Acquisition

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Other Locations US-TX-Austin

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 233273

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS