Senior Business Project Manager, Right of Way Acquisition Services

Senior Business Project Manager, Right of Way Acquisition Services

ms consultants, inc.

Columbus, OH

As a Senior Business Project Manager, Right of Way Acquisition Services, you will collaborate with real estate staff, technical and/or clerical personnel engaged in all activities related to Right of Way Acquisition for federal, state and local authorities, other consulting engineering firms and utility and other private companies. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and has a strong sense of professional accountability. By joining ms as a Right of Way Acquisition Services Project Manager, you can help improve our communities, one project at a time.

What You'll Do:

Located in Columbus, OH and reporting to our Leader Operations Right of Way, you will work with many different ms team members within the company.

Major areas of responsibility will include:

• Understanding and use of legal descriptions, and R/W & construction plans, preparation or management of title research, appraisals, relocation assistance, acquisition/negotiations, closings, appropriation coordination, property management, and new alignment acquisitions
• Knowledge and expertise in all R/W acquisition activities, which will be performed in conformance with client requirements, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act, and all state and local rules and regulations
• Planning, organizing, and monitoring projects from inception to completion
• Aiding & guidance to clients on all R/W acquisition activities and project management
• Managing staff and sub-consultants in the procurement of right of way parcels and project clearance
• Representing ms Right of Way group in staff, business development & project meetings.
• Preparing correspondence, reports & budget requests
• Managing and tracking project budgets, and completing monthly invoices in conjunction with accounting staff
• Involvement with Business Development and tracking project leads
• Meeting with clients and property owners for purposes of reviewing and managing projects acquiring Right of Way
• Making onsite visits to inspect properties, appraise properties, negotiate & provide relocation assistance benefits
• Performing title research at courthouses, attending closings, providing utility construction management and restoration management and clearing R/W corridors

What You'll Bring:

We have a variety of projects coming through the door, so we are looking for someone with versatility and the ability to multi-task to manage multiple projects and priorities. We are a strong, nimble team so it is important for us to find someone who is able to understand scope and deadlines and be able to execute results.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Proven experience managing Right of Way projects: must include working with OR within a state's Department of Transportation
• Full understanding of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act
• Prior experience with creating/maintaining project schedules and managing budgets
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Proficiency in English
• Valid Driver's License

Why Choose ms consultants?

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR's Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.

We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holiday. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We're also able to offer full-time remote work for select positions, depending on the role and work requirement.

Our Mission:

By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients.

Our Vision:

Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.

Our Values:

We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.

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