Project Manager

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Right of Way Project Manager for electric transmission projects in Syracuse, NY. The right candidate will have advanced technical proficiencies and experience working with project databases. 

**Per Diem Available** 

Overview of Duties:

• Responsible for management and supervision of field Right of Way Agents and other staff
• Reviews and evaluates the work of all field staff
• Mediates and resolves issues that arise between landowners, agents, client, subcontractors
• Assists Right of Way Agents in negotiating with property owners as needed
• Assures that project progress reports are prepared accurately and on schedule
• Monitors project and prepares forecasts, milestones, and other reports for client and Coates operations/corporate office
• Trains employees and assures that they understand and carry out their assigned duties
• Instructs personnel on safety procedures
• Provides quality control check on easements, title reports, legal descriptions, other documents associated with the project
• Collaborates closely with other Coates departments to communicate project needs and goals and to ensure project success (e.g., GIS, database/IT, title, documents, permitting)
• Meets with client on a regular basis to report on project and answer questions, resolve issues, provide summary reports
• Testifies as expert witness in court during condemnation and other legal actions
• Liaison between client and Coates operations/corporate management
• Monitors staffing and recommends adjustments to personnel numbers in response to workload, budget, and schedule
• Audits project files at project end, assures accuracy and organization, transmits or transports files to client in requested format

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Prior experience in electric transmission projects, including greenfield and brownfield projects
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of land and right of way acquisition
• Knowledge of and ability to manipulate KMZs; familiarity with GIS a plus
• Ability to manage diverse personnel in demanding environments
• Knowledge of turnkey project management, from initial activities such as ownership research through negotiations, acquisition, encroachments, construction, damage settlement, condemnation

Minimum Requirements:

• Professional training and education in law, real estate, petroleum land management, ethics, project management, etc.
• Technical skills required to use databases, enter data, and format reports
• Expertise in negotiations, conflict management, and mediation

Who We Are:

Coates has a 75-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the ability to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right-of-way services our clients need, when and where they need us.

Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!