Right-Of-Way Manager

Universal Field Services is seeking a motivated Right-Of-Way Manager to join our team!

This is a hybrid position based in either Oklahoma City or Tulsa, offering flexibility while still supporting close collaboration with our project teams.

We are looking for candidates with strong management potential who can help guide, support, and elevate the performance of our operations. Prior Right‑of‑Way (ROW) management experience is highly preferred; however, we are open to individuals who demonstrate strong leadership abilities and the capacity to grow into a management role.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supporting and leading the Right-Of-Way Team, ensuring the smooth movement of projects, files, and documentation through all phases of acquisition. The ROW Manager will provide day‑to‑day leadership support, assist with team coordination, oversee workflow quality, and help drive team performance. This role requires initiative, strong organizational skills, and the ability to delegate effectively while maintaining high standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Has oversight responsibility for all right of way personnel placed on the project(s).

• Oversees all contracts and prepares scopes and fees for new projects.

• Responsible for hiring additional staff and subconsultants, as needed.

• Implements the project(s) acquisition/relocation plan and guides the activities of project team

to meet goals of the client.

• Provides assistance to the client on project(s) and acquisition/relocation strategy.

• Is Universal’s management point of contact to all project personnel and is an extension of the

client’s management team.

• Responsible for team performance in meeting all required timelines and budgets.

• Communicates changes and progress to client, Universal’s corporate management and all

project personnel.

• Is prepared for and attends client team and status meetings, as needed.

• Has in-depth understanding of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition

Polices Act of 1970, as amended (URA), Title 49 CFR, Part 24, and client’s policies and

procedures.

• Has in-depth understanding of right of way engineering, title, appraisal, acquisition negotiations,

relocation assistance and property management.

• Ensures the quality of all activities performed by project personnel.

• Oversees the development of all project reports.

• Provides technical guidance and regular feedback to all project personnel.

• Ability and flexibility to work in cooperation with all those assigned to the office.

• This position reports directly to the client ROW manager (or his designee).