Project Manager - Land/ROW (Electric Transmission)

Location: Denver, Colorado, United States; field operations and travel of up to 75% may be required, with project-specific assignments potentially requiring more.

Salary: USD 91,000–107,900 per year, plus potential participation in an annual discretionary bonus program.

Company

TRC, a member of WSP, is a global environmental and engineering consulting firm serving the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors.

What you will do

• Manage a portfolio of land and right-of-way projects for long-term electric transmission programs.
• Oversee regulatory planning, routing, survey permissions, title, acquisition, eminent domain, construction, reclamation, and project closeout.
• Develop project plans, estimates, budgets, schedules, procedures, proposals, and client deliverables.
• Lead, train, mentor, and manage project teams and direct reports.
• Develop execution and mitigation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and report on profitability and backlog.
• Represent land services in client meetings, industry committees, regulatory forums, and technical discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, management, a related field, or applicable equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of related experience, including at least 3–5 years in senior management.
• Experience with linear projects such as pipelines or electric transmission lines.
• Experience preparing and responding to proposals, including project and land acquisition budgets.
• Strong leadership, project management, negotiation, communication, conflict management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Intermediate or better proficiency with Microsoft Office and land management database applications; willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel extensively.

Nice to have

• Energy, oil and gas, power, utility, wind, or solar industry experience.
• PMP certification or enrollment in a PMP certification course.
• Recent experience as a Right of Way Land Manager in land project management.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance for eligible US employees.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options and company matching.
• Paid time off ranging from 7 to 25 days per year based on employment status and seniority.
• At least 7 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.
• Training, career development, and opportunities to build new skills and certifications.