Right-of-Way Sr. 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 a Right of Way Senior Project Manager that directs, and coordinates activities of right of way (R/W) projects to ensure that the objectives of each project are accomplished within set schedules and budgets. Has a thorough understanding of the acquisition plan and/or relocation plan and process, project scope of work, R/W acquisition and management plan, and/or project management plan (PMP). Helps ensure that the project is carried out according to the applicable state and federal regulations. Manages scope, out-of-scope work requests, schedule, budget, forecasting, resources, resource constraints, and project risks. Creates and maintains positive rapport and nurtures relationships with all project stakeholders and clients.

At TranSystems we make a difference everyday by improving lives through infrastructure. Our team members are spirited, engaged professionals who care about their community, appreciate progress and thrive in a flexible, challenging environment. Every employee strives to deliver exceptional service to our clients, claimants, property owners, sub consultants and co-workers.

Essential Functions Include but are Not Limited to:

• Supervises or personally conducts highly-complex negotiations with officials and representatives of government agencies, public and private utilities, financial concerns and attorneys.
• Manages Complex relocation and acquisition projects, including Engineering, Utilities, and R/W Engineering components.
• Negotiates independently with property owners, mortgage holders, corporations, executors, or their attorneys or representatives to obtain rights of way for projects, either private or public, by fee purchases, dedication or stipulation.
• Investigates and negotiates with property owners or their agents in matters relating to purchase, lease or disposal of real property.
• Analyzes and interprets detailed appraisals for use in negotiated acquisitions, sales, leases or condemnation suits.
• Oversees and reviews cost estimates based on market research completed.
• Reviews project plans or engineering drawings and provides a risk analysis based on real property and potential impacts.
• Prepares and coordinates the preparation of deeds, reconveyances, agreements, maps and other documents involving property rights.
• Maintains complete and accurate case files, pursuant to OPC and project specific requirements.
• Supervises the preparation of documents pertaining to acquisition.
• Responsible for development of proposals and delivery.
• Develops approach and scope of work and calculates cost and fee.
• Managing project within applicable schedule. Thorough understanding of critical path, milestones, and schedule compression techniques (truncating of schedule).
• Provides oversight of complex and litigious projects.
• Reviews project status, work products, case files and time usage and prepares client reports including project and cost analysis; overall project responsibility, including budget management.
• May be a witness in legal actions during trials and pre-trial proceedings, including settlement negotiations.
• Participates in proposal preparation, budget estimates and project policy formulation.
• Handles coordination of allocation of staff resources, project and proposal status, policy questions and client relations.
• Accurately updates and closes case files. Implements marketing and business development with existing clients.
• Ensures that time sheets and mileage expense reports are completed as required.
• Delivers projects on-time, on-budget, and within the expectations of client.
• Assembles teams, develops approach and scope of work, assigns resources, calculates cost and fee, and writes project proposals with marketing support.
• Responsible for timely updates to centralized tools: marketing site, professional resumes, CRM, website news/events/stories, press releases.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to our firm:

• Valid Drivers’ License and the ability to provide valid proof of auto insurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, or other relevant degree program. Experience may be substituted for education on a case-by-case basis.
• Experience managing right-of-way acquisition and/or relocation projects.
• An understanding of utility relocation, R/W engineering and familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Act and eminent domain proceedings.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple project components simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Persuasive negotiation skills.
• Solid supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage workload of a project team, delegating effectively.
• Knowledge of fundamental workforce managerial tactics and approaches to staff development
• 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: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• 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 $125,000 - $140,000 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.