Assistant Right-of-Way Project Manager - TranSystems Corporation

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day: All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers -Driven to Serve. 

Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems has an immediate opening for an Assistant Right of Way Project Manager.  The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for preparing or causing the preparation of scope detail, estimated costs, budgets, schedules and team organization. The Assistant Project Manager will perform tasks that require specific care and experience, as well as coordinate the project team & subconsultants. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for maintaining positive client relations, as well as managing expectations and deliverables. They will mentor and train the project team as applicable for any given project, client, regulations, and procedures to be followed. They will be well organized, well-disciplined in time and task management, able to provide clear direction and communicate effectively with the project team, management, and the client.

Essential Functions Include but are Not Limited to:

• Represent the company in a professional and competent manner with the client.
• Completes all assigned tasks on time, within budget while maintaining high professional standards and client satisfaction.
• Lead project teams, develop (or cause to be developed) scope, budgets, and cost estimates for projects.
• Responsible for aiding and delivering projects of varying size and complexity.
• Responsible for managing and executing all project activities.
• Update and maintain reports, databases, file information and diaries accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Review and understand project/property/owner/tenant specific information, project maps, estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate meetings with clients, property owners, tenants, subconsultants and other stakeholders as needed.
• Manage the preparation of offer packages, all land rights contracts, relocation notices and calculations.
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information, objective, and goals, to the project team.
• Coordinate project agreements, contracts, receivables, subconsultant deliverables, etc.
• Manage the preparation of relocation plans, notices, entitlements, referrals, calculations and administer various programs as applicable.
• Help Project Manager develop and enforce internal project processes, procedures, and communication protocols.
• Track & manage specific tasks pertinent to each project.
• Provide QA/QC on all project components.
• Review project team timesheets for accuracy and compliance with scope of work and contract constraints.
• Update company/management regarding scope changes, potential over-run of budget, schedule constraints or other project/contract specific issues

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrates a level of understanding of a variety of project maps and designs (e.g. engineering, plan & profile, cross section, utility, plot plans, subdivision maps, record of surveys, etc.)
• Demonstrates a level of understanding of various types of right of way projects.
• Demonstrates a general understanding of real estate practices and principles.
• Very knowledgeable acquisition & relocation documents, notices, processes, and procedures.
• Familiar with real property vesting, title reports, appraisals, and basic environmental assessment reports.
• Familiar with legal descriptions and exhibit maps.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be customer focused.
• Must be able provide clear direction to project team, communicate clients’ business needs, and interface effectively and/or collaborate with others.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with others.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information and provide advice, solutions, and recommendations on decisions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information and for achieving results.
• Demonstrate a high level of experience planning and organizing workload, adjusting to changing priorities, and working well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Must be self-reliant, capable of working in the office, field and on assignment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic database management systems.

What you bring to our firm:

• Valid Drivers’ License and the ability to provide valid proof of auto insurance.
• Two (2) year college degree, or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate or High school diploma & six (6) years of qualified experience in project management in a business environment that involves the critical desired functions of this position.
• Must have the ability to modify daily and weekly work schedules as required.
• Self-motivated and maintain a positive teamwork-oriented attitude in a busy office environment.
• Able to work effectively with diverse work groups including co-workers, clients, vendors, and claimants
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

Featured Benefits: 

• Remote
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position may require some travel to offices and client sites within their respective area, using various modes of transportation including automobile and airline.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or NY City, TranSystems is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; internal peer equity; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TranSystems, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000 - $105,000 annually. 

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.