Right of Way Project Manager

Universal Field Services is hiring a Project Manager for our Salem, OR office! This position requires an active Oregon real estate license and 3 years of Real Property/Right of Way Project Management Experience.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the coordination between Client’s Right of Way Management, Universal’s Corporate Management and the project Right of Way personnel for assigned project(s). Also, responsible for management of field office (if one is designated), supervision of personnel, directing work of other Right of Way personnel (including subcontractors), and oversight of all systems and phases of all assigned projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required; and the physical demands of the job. 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).
• 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 all client team and status meetings.
• 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), the overall client project manager (if designated) and Universal’s corporate management.