Right Of Way Project Manager

Job Description:

• Generates periodic progress reports outlining costs, timing and overall project status related to the scope of the project. Participates in multi-discipline team meetings, including scheduling and cost outlook. Drives continuous process review and improvement.

• Right of way activities include exploration of subject matter, scope definition, creation of project cost, time and manpower estimates, development of strategies for easement and fee acquisitions, valuation analysis, payment approval, problem solving and investigation.

• Position plans, prioritizes and coordinates multiple activities with competing priorities while working in conjunction with the transmission and substation engineering staff, T&S construction project managers, distribution designers, transmission & distribution construction, vegetation management, and maintenance groups. Collaborates with the Legal Department regarding easement language, negotiations, eminent domain and settlement agreements.

• Performs and manages work associated with capital projects, operations, distribution, transmission, and maintenance. Position negotiates and acquires right of way including highly complex acquisitions and politically sensitive parties, provides notifications and access negotiations for transmission and distribution projects, settles right of way damages, reviews appraisals, acquires and releases Company property, completes, manages and coordinates ownership research and document preparation.

• Coordinates, manages and leads a team of contractors acquiring rights to complete all aspects of projects including title research, existing easement rights, right of way descriptions, appraisals, negotiations, acquisitions, relocations, condemnation, construction liaison, damage settlements. Assesses skills, onboards and manages contract personnel to assemble project teams to complete projects. Responsible for contractor billing verification/approval and contract compliance.

• Manage communications with all concerning agencies, parties and entities, including landowners, government agencies, contractors and other external contacts. Represent the Company at public meetings, regulatory hearings, presentations and condemnation hearings.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must possess good written and verbal communications skills, strong critical thinking, problem solving, analytical and strategic planning skills. Must be able to relay information in a clear and concise manner to convey information often technical in nature.

• Ability to establish rapport as a Company liaison and be a company representative, thereby displaying an advanced level of professionalism and integrity.

• Must employ effective negotiating strategies. One must have the ability to endure mentally challenging and emotionally charged communications with outside parties, including counsel and landowners.

• Initiative to drive areas of improvement and learn systems, processes and procedures.

• Strong computer skills are essential. The preferred candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to simultaneously plan, execute and supervise multiple projects to completion, within quality, time and budgetary requirements.

• Technical to advanced knowledge of real property law, real property appraisal processes, real property records.

• Ability to interpret easement documents, engineering drawings, property plats and property descriptions.

Additional Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Law, Energy Land Management or related degree. Course work in real estate, law, appraisal, negotiation, communications or related topics is highly preferred. IRWA, Landman, or other relevant professional designations also considered.

• Right of way experience is required. Experience includes the right of way acquisition field, managing projects, negotiation and other related experience. Experience in electric utilities is preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, influence, and decisiveness is critical to this role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Topeka, KS.

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

We look out for every employee’s health, wellness and financial footing with a comprehensive benefits package, including: Choice of medical plans Paid parental leave Dental and vision plans Life and accident insurance for employees Long-term disability insurance Medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts Paid vacation, company holidays and personal days 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company Education assistance

This is a hybrid position in Topeka,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $65,000 - $165,000