Right of Way Project Manager

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Audubon is currently seeking a Right of Way Project Manager to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Right of Way Project Manager will assist the Director of ROW in organizing and executing staffing requirements, material management, and logistics to complete all types of pipeline projects. Manages direct project costs, project staffing requirements, and provides on-site technical support to the client. The position will interface with multiple departments that include Pipeline Engineering, GIS, Survey, and Construction Management. Primary Responsibilities Provides direct project management (overseeing employees, third?party staffing, and resources) to execute multiple Right?of?Way Projects. Assists in providing requisitions and bids for required materials and third?party services to execute pipeline projects, meeting customer completion dates per contract. Manages direct job costs to ensure margins are met in accordance with the project proposal. Coordinates with clients and other departments to ensure the execution of pipeline projects. Responsible for coaching, training, development, and performance management of staff. Audits the health of all projects that are being managed by their staff, including regular (bi?weekly minimum) project status reviews. May interact with clients and assist with the support activities to further develop Audubon. May function as Project Manager on certain projects. Provides project management oversight for the execution of pipeline projects. Effectively applies Audubon methodology and enforces project standards. Conducts or acquires title searches and researches public records to identify land owners affected by project and determine property rights and descriptions as needed. Contacts owners of interests in lands regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendment of rights, defense of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims, and other related matters as determined by the Company. Obtains right?of?way authorization from property owners and secures necessary access to property. Acquires temporary rights of entry for field studies and temporary easements by rental or lease to provide construction staging areas. Negotiates the extension or relinquishment of temporary construction easements and drafts relinquishment documents. Discusses with property owners the process, timeline, access and equipment requirements of the project. Serves as point of contact and addresses any questions, issues or property?damage concerns expressed by the land owner. Keeps land owners abreast of project status and timeline changes. Negotiates with property owners, tenants, attorneys, and permit agencies for the purchase, lease, donation or acquisition of easements of real property and/or property rights. Conducts all negotiations in a professional manner and in good faith. Provides proper notifications to property owners and informs owners of their rights, applicable laws and regulations. Addresses complaints by land owners and responds by investigating all complaints and taking remedial action upon consulting with company management. Negotiates claim settlements with owners and researches market values to determine if settlements are appropriate. Prepares necessary affidavits such as descent and distribution, identity, use and adverse possession as required. Drafts and/or reviews legal instruments for conveyance of rights of way including deeds, mortgages, and purchase contracts. Reviews legal descriptions, easement documents, deeds and other documents for acquisition of property and easements. Reads and interprets maps and property descriptions. Provides assistance in resolving right?of?way and easement related disputes. May appear as a witness in litigation. Inspects affected property and identifies implications of the project on the property and/or structures. Estimates areas of possible or potential damage in advance of construction, and accumulates information as to any damages occurring during construction, gathering data necessary to determine value of damages such as current market values. Develops relocation plans and negotiates with land owners, tenants and attorneys when displacement occurs due to project scope. Provides land owners and tenants displaced by projects advice on approved relocation assistance available in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Maintains relocation assistance records as required. Notes and informs supervisor of violations of easement terms by construction personnel. Identifies and provides details of all required construction permits and permit requirements, and acquires permits as directed. Prepares adequate reports of daily activity and provides additional reporting as necessary to document difficult negotiations for easements, damage settlements and/or permit acquisition. Recommends and initiates condemnation processes where necessary; prepares legal documents for inclusion in condemnation packages submitted to court; confers with legal counsel on such matters to ensure that documents conform to legal requirements; appears as witness during court hearings. Complies with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations. Actively participates in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately reports any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor. Experience and Skill Requirements High School Diploma or GED required. Exemplary communication and leadership skills. Organizes and develops highly functional and effective project teams. Coordinates and works with other departments (Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Finance and Accounting) to ensure the timely delivery of quality goods and services which meet or exceed our customers expectations. 5+ years of experience in the ROW field required. Knowledge to examine public records to determine surface ownership rights required. Ability to negotiate with landowners, tenants, attorneys and permit agencies to meet project objectives required. Ability to maintain orderly documentation and ROW acquisition records required. Proficient in Windows based software and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) to complete document preparation, project reporting, presentations, and general research required. Proficient in the acquisition of pipeline, power line, communication and surface easements and fee land purchases. Strong written and oral communication skills required. Knowledge to understand the legal agreements associated with any given project and legal documents of any nature pertaining to ROW. No Recruiters, please Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Seniority Level Mid?Senior level Employment Type Full?time Job Function Project Management and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr