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Burns & McDonnell · 2 hours ago

Right of Way Project Manager - Environmental Services (Minneapolis)

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$115K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a full-time Project Manager for Right of Way throughout the Upper Midwest and nationally. This role involves managing land acquisition, negotiations, and financial oversight for utility and public sector infrastructure projects, while fostering client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

Manage client expectations related to the technical deliverable

Provide project oversight and coordination with contingent workforce

Maintain existing clients by managing expectations and client relationships

Expand current business by working with Department Manager, regional and national practice leadership and account managers to solicit new business and new business lines

Ability to read and understand title and appraisal reports and land surveys

Coordinate team efforts, including database management, meetings, and reports

Provide direction and management to land acquisition subcontractors

Participate in public involvement meetings

Manage all communications related to the internal team, subcontractors, and client

Initiate or assist in contract negotiations or preparation

Manage direction of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and establishing critical project objectives

Direct coordination with client’s Right-of-Way department and internal staff

Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies

Travel to project sites, client meetings, and client events necessary

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Right of Way project managementTitle researchReal Estate LicenseClient relationship managementMicrosoft Office SuiteTeam coordinationProcess improvementDatabase managementReal estate lawCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Communications or related field from an accredited university

Minimum 7 years related professional experience; at least 3 years managing Right of Way projects is highly preferred

Real Estate License, or ability to acquire license

Must identify and implement department process improvements as necessary, provide technical assistance, resolve issues

Will oversee and provide support of a staff of at least 5 which includes performance management, workload management and other personnel-related matters

Prior Right of Way acquisition on projects with and without eminent domain authority experience required, preferably in a consulting firm

Strong background in title, including mineral estates and title curative will take high priority

Must have smartphone capable of accessing Burns & McDonnell systems, including Microsoft Outlook and Teams

Ability to interpret title and appraisal reports and land surveys required

Knowledge of general real estate law

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers and other professionals

Excellent computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience managing complex data in databases

Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

Preferred

International Right of Way Association (IRWA) membership preferred

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability

Time off and wellness programs

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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