Right of Way Divisional Director - Texas
O. R. Colan Associates, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Right of Way Divisional Director - Texas - (1631)
Location: TX US (Primary)
Job Type: Full-time Salary UI
Exemption Type: Exempt
Category: Management
Travel: 25%
Compensation Range: $140,000-$165,000 per year
Job Description
Location : Texas (Candidate must reside in Texas) Schedule : Full-time, Exempt Travel : Candidate can expect to travel about 25% of the time throughout Texas
Why Join ORC?
Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.
What We Offer
Competitive base pay: $140,000-$165,000 per year
Health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match and disability coverage
Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional training
Recognition programs and growth opportunities
Free Calm membership for you and up to five others
What You'll Do
Day-to-day project management:
Promoting and pursuing new business development opportunities in Public Sector Right of Way
Client relationship management with key clients, vendors, and agencies
Develop written technical and cost proposals for projects
Represent ORC at local, regional, and national industry association events
Determine and implement strategic initiatives within territory aligning with company’s overall goals
Overseeing complicated right of way projects within territory which will span multiple states
Audit of budgets and financial requirements
Ensure projects are on schedule
Day-to-day management of personnel:
Oversee and provide support to staff
Performance management for direct reports
Support of recruiting efforts
We are looking for someone who
Is creative and able to implement new ideas and strategies
Enjoys mentoring and has leadership/managerial skills
Is able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
Is analytical, a problem solver, and has strong negotiation skills
Is persuasive and compelling
Has a professional demeanor and ability to interact with all levels, in and outside of the organization
Minimum of 6 years of experience in the Right of Way industry
Must include working with OR within a state's Department of Transportation
Must include two (2) years of managing projects
Experience utilizing the Uniform Relocation Act
Experience overseeing projects totaling a minimum of $5 million
Experience effectively managing direct reports
Prior experience managing budgets and preparing reports on project financials
Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dropbox
Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
Valid Driver’s License
Bonus Points
if you have a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, prior sales, business/proposal development experience, and/or experience working with OR within the Texas Department of Transportation!
Ready to Apply? Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.
ORC is one of America’s most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.
Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.
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Job Type: Full-time Salary UI
Exemption Type: Exempt
Category: Management
Travel: 25%
Compensation Range: $140,000-$165,000 per year
Job Description
Location : Texas (Candidate must reside in Texas) Schedule : Full-time, Exempt Travel : Candidate can expect to travel about 25% of the time throughout Texas
Why Join ORC?
Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.
What We Offer
Competitive base pay: $140,000-$165,000 per year
Health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match and disability coverage
Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional training
Recognition programs and growth opportunities
Free Calm membership for you and up to five others
What You'll Do
Day-to-day project management:
Promoting and pursuing new business development opportunities in Public Sector Right of Way
Client relationship management with key clients, vendors, and agencies
Develop written technical and cost proposals for projects
Represent ORC at local, regional, and national industry association events
Determine and implement strategic initiatives within territory aligning with company’s overall goals
Overseeing complicated right of way projects within territory which will span multiple states
Audit of budgets and financial requirements
Ensure projects are on schedule
Day-to-day management of personnel:
Oversee and provide support to staff
Performance management for direct reports
Support of recruiting efforts
We are looking for someone who
Is creative and able to implement new ideas and strategies
Enjoys mentoring and has leadership/managerial skills
Is able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
Is analytical, a problem solver, and has strong negotiation skills
Is persuasive and compelling
Has a professional demeanor and ability to interact with all levels, in and outside of the organization
Minimum of 6 years of experience in the Right of Way industry
Must include working with OR within a state's Department of Transportation
Must include two (2) years of managing projects
Experience utilizing the Uniform Relocation Act
Experience overseeing projects totaling a minimum of $5 million
Experience effectively managing direct reports
Prior experience managing budgets and preparing reports on project financials
Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dropbox
Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
Valid Driver’s License
Bonus Points
if you have a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, prior sales, business/proposal development experience, and/or experience working with OR within the Texas Department of Transportation!
Ready to Apply? Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.
ORC is one of America’s most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.
Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.
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