Utilities Right of Way Project Manager - Odessa, TX

Location: Hybrid (candidate must be able to report to the Fort Worth, TX office)
Schedule: Full-time, Exempt
Travel: Candidate can expect to travel locally and throughout Texas about 25% of the time

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.
Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation-shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job-we offer purpose, stability, and growth. Join a team that values collaboration, respects your work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay: $100,000-$135,000 per year
• Bonus Opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match and disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional training
• Recognition programs and growth opportunities
• Free Calm membership for you and up to five others
  

What You'll Do

• Manage the day-to-day operations and overall success of electric transmission Right of Way projects
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities
• Review project scope of work and oversee the development and monitoring of schedules, budgets, and staffing forecasts
• Conduct due diligence reviews, compile pricing information, and track project progress from start to finish
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and project delivery
• Provide technical guidance and resolve project-related issues as they arise
• Supervise and support a team of 5 or more staff members, including performance and workload management, and other personnel matters

We are looking for someone who

• Has the ability to successfully manage a project team.
• Provide quality feedback and coaching to staff.
• Able to properly delegate to ensure the success of the project.
• Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines
• Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks
• Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills
• Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting
• Provides strong customer service experience
• Can adapt to new systems and software environments

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum seven (7) years of Right of Way experience
  • Must include a minimum of three (3) years managing Electric Transmission projects
• Understanding of project financials
• Prior experience with creating/maintaining project schedules
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Dropbox, and Outlook
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems.
• Valid Driver's License

Bonus points if you have an active Texas Real Estate license, IRWA certifications, PMP, and/or Notary.

Per diem and Relocation is not provided

Ready to Apply?
Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.

ORC is one of America's most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.