HDR, Inc.
Right of Way Project Manager
HDR, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
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Right of Way Project Manager
is a professional that is well versed in all aspects of right-of-way services for power, transportation, water, and oil and gas projects and helps recruit, develop, and manage a group of right-of-way professionals. The primary duties include: responsible for area coordination and working with team to identify market drivers, develop goals and lead team toward growth; participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations; monitor and improve technical competencies of staff and products to meet client needs; collaborate with area operations leadership, marketing and project management; participate in Right of Way business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices; implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews; participate in regional business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation; track and balance staff workloads and utilizations; work with leads to establish internal and external training programs and training schedules; assist with business development efforts and provide support on proposal preparation; plan for project needs and recruit/hire staff accordingly, and drive Right of Way business class to meet project goals for growth, client satisfaction, and service diversification.
Responsibilities
Provide area leadership of technical capabilities within the right-of-way business class
Build and retain strong relationships with team, project managers, and client development managers throughout Massachusetts
Monitor team performance within business class to achieve defined goals and support operational managers in monitoring project performance and implementation of corrective actions
Provide strategic and tactical input on business trends to business class and local office planning
Facilitate business class teamwork, communication, and work-sharing between area offices, business classes, management, marketing, and staff
Serve as a client manager, project principal, and project manager
Maintain appropriate QA/QC procedures and best practices
Actively participate in projects or manage projects to meet assigned utilization rate
Prioritize activities across Massachusetts to best implement market sector and business group objectives
Manage staff workloads and make recommendations for adjustments as needed
Manage training and licensing requirements and identify opportunities for continuing education
Develop a mentoring and employee advancement process to advance staff
Champion opportunities to grow the right of way practice
Support area pursuits and actively participate in proposal development
Identify project right-of-way needs and recruit professionals to join the HDR team
Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
Be involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews
Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
See that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management system
Implement, monitor, and support company policy
Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
Work cooperatively with other project managers, region and National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
Perform other duties as needed
*LI-MP1
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the right-of-way industry, with Project Management experience
Ability to build positive client relationships, strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
A broad-based range of right-of-way experience across diverse markets with an understanding of Uniform and Non-Uniform Act right-of-way and the Eminent Domain Process and procedures
Proven ability to manage right-of-way projects effectively
Demonstrated ability to establish, grow, and manage a large right-of-way program and staff working statewide in multiple offices
Possess knowledge of area clients and business environments related to right-of-way services
Must demonstrate strong leadership qualities and have experience effectively managing and motivating direct reports.
Experience managing budgets, preparing scopes, developing cost estimates, and preparing reports on project financials.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically, Outlook, Word and Excel, and SharePoint or equivalent database
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance
Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in related field7 years related experienceA minimum of 2 years
project management experienceMust have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustWhat We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pay Transparency Location1-Rhode Island}: $112,529-$160,755 {Pay Transparency Location 2 -CT}: $117,887 - $168,410.
Primary Location
:
United States-Massachusetts-Boston
Other Locations
:
United States-Maine-Portland, United States-New Hampshire-Manchester, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-Providence
Industry
:
Power
Schedule
:
Full-time
Employee Status
:
Regular
BusinessClass
:
Right of Way
Job Posting
:
Oct 2, 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
A
Right of Way Project Manager
is a professional that is well versed in all aspects of right-of-way services for power, transportation, water, and oil and gas projects and helps recruit, develop, and manage a group of right-of-way professionals. The primary duties include: responsible for area coordination and working with team to identify market drivers, develop goals and lead team toward growth; participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations; monitor and improve technical competencies of staff and products to meet client needs; collaborate with area operations leadership, marketing and project management; participate in Right of Way business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices; implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews; participate in regional business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation; track and balance staff workloads and utilizations; work with leads to establish internal and external training programs and training schedules; assist with business development efforts and provide support on proposal preparation; plan for project needs and recruit/hire staff accordingly, and drive Right of Way business class to meet project goals for growth, client satisfaction, and service diversification.
Responsibilities
Provide area leadership of technical capabilities within the right-of-way business class
Build and retain strong relationships with team, project managers, and client development managers throughout Massachusetts
Monitor team performance within business class to achieve defined goals and support operational managers in monitoring project performance and implementation of corrective actions
Provide strategic and tactical input on business trends to business class and local office planning
Facilitate business class teamwork, communication, and work-sharing between area offices, business classes, management, marketing, and staff
Serve as a client manager, project principal, and project manager
Maintain appropriate QA/QC procedures and best practices
Actively participate in projects or manage projects to meet assigned utilization rate
Prioritize activities across Massachusetts to best implement market sector and business group objectives
Manage staff workloads and make recommendations for adjustments as needed
Manage training and licensing requirements and identify opportunities for continuing education
Develop a mentoring and employee advancement process to advance staff
Champion opportunities to grow the right of way practice
Support area pursuits and actively participate in proposal development
Identify project right-of-way needs and recruit professionals to join the HDR team
Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
Be involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews
Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
See that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management system
Implement, monitor, and support company policy
Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
Work cooperatively with other project managers, region and National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
Perform other duties as needed
*LI-MP1
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the right-of-way industry, with Project Management experience
Ability to build positive client relationships, strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
A broad-based range of right-of-way experience across diverse markets with an understanding of Uniform and Non-Uniform Act right-of-way and the Eminent Domain Process and procedures
Proven ability to manage right-of-way projects effectively
Demonstrated ability to establish, grow, and manage a large right-of-way program and staff working statewide in multiple offices
Possess knowledge of area clients and business environments related to right-of-way services
Must demonstrate strong leadership qualities and have experience effectively managing and motivating direct reports.
Experience managing budgets, preparing scopes, developing cost estimates, and preparing reports on project financials.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically, Outlook, Word and Excel, and SharePoint or equivalent database
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance
Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in related field7 years related experienceA minimum of 2 years
project management experienceMust have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustWhat We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pay Transparency Location1-Rhode Island}: $112,529-$160,755 {Pay Transparency Location 2 -CT}: $117,887 - $168,410.
Primary Location
:
United States-Massachusetts-Boston
Other Locations
:
United States-Maine-Portland, United States-New Hampshire-Manchester, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-Providence
Industry
:
Power
Schedule
:
Full-time
Employee Status
:
Regular
BusinessClass
:
Right of Way
Job Posting
:
Oct 2, 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr