Senior Right of Way Project Manager

Overview:

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Right of Way Project Manager to lead our Land Services business of our Survey/Geospatial team in New Jersey!

If you have an entrepreneurial drive to grow and lead a team of successful Right of Way Agents, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare effective work plans and man-hour budgets for approval by Department Manager.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables and bandwidth required on projects.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, schedule of events and an estimation of manpower requirements as necessary.
• Participate in formulating and coordinating proposals and provides other Marketing support, including Business Development.
• Hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
• Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisors’ approval.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meetings).
• Review monthly man-hour and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the predetermined profit goal.
• Ensure that all budgets affecting the project schedule and/or fee budget are discussed with the client.
• Facilitate all out-of-scope work and associated feeds are approved by the client prior to performing the services.
• Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and any other managers to troubleshoot any technical problems.
• Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client.
• Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• Review time sheets and expense reports of direct reports during a specified reporting period.
• Evaluate employee performance in accordance with company policy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in related field or IRWA SR/WA Certification preferred.
• 5+ years experience in the right of way industry.
• Previous experience working within regulatory state and local agencies required.
• Valid driver's license and car insurance required.
• Previous experience working within state and local agencies required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills internally and externally.
• Ability to comfortably interact with diverse groups of people.
• Understand company billing parameters methods to ensure goals are met.
• Provide guidance to manage junior level staff and address any performance or HR challenges within company guidelines.
• Able to communicate project roles and responsibilities to staff and enforce project schedule and deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently including maintaining budget, scope and schedule.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer:

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!