Land Manager - Minneapolis/St. Paul

About the Role

• Prepare feed studies and proposals • Create/Execute effective project execution strategies that align with TRC and client values • The Right of Way Land Manager serves a major role in field operations, providing critical functions related to internal and external relationships, human resource management, development, as well as management of departmental and project budgets, and overall management of adverse portfolio of projects situated across the country • Responsible for backlog reporting • Utilize TRC and client technology to efficiently manage projects • Assists the Land Director with creating and implementing project specific procedures, preparation of estimates, schedules, and client/project deliverables • Oversee all land aspects of a project, including regulatory planning, routing, survey permission/coordination, title, acquisition, eminent domain, construction, reclamation, and project closeout • Responsible for participating in regular Project Controls meetings and reporting on profitability • Manage direct reports, including administration, onboarding and orientation, timesheet, and expense approvals • Ensure practices comply with regulatory requirements • Serve on industry committees and association groups, regulatory forums, workshops, and organizational committees, within the energy industry and within TRC • Provide oversight to ensure consistent standards and practices are achieved in the delivery of land services across the organization • Provide expert witness testimony as required • Develop, train, and mentor project teams in all phases of a project • Provide organizational leadership; foster collaborative relationships; initiate and support quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services • Oversee or perform the development and documentation of business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with customers, team members, and support staff • Manage a portfolio of projects and clients • Create project plans and provide estimates for the iterations of each project • Attend sales meetings serving as technical expert • Develop mitigation plans in response to unique project environments • Responsible for assisting the Land Director with creating and managing departmental budget for assigned territory • Perform complex negotiations and other job responsibilities as assigned

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project execution
• ▸backlog reporting
• ▸regulatory planning
• ▸survey coordination
• ▸budget management
• ▸project controls

What You Bring

• Current/Recent Experience as a Right of Way Land Manager in Land Project Management • Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and organizational skills • Must be results-driven with expertise in continuous improvement methods • Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and as a part of a productive work team • Possess intermediate or better skills in Microsoft Office and Land Management database applications • Demonstrated ability in leadership, team building, time management, building collaborative environments, accountability, and problem solving • The Right of Way Land Manager must provide strong leadership and management skills consistent with TRC core values. This position is part of a nationwide team and must interact effectively with diverse stakeholders and staff • Demonstrated skills in conflict management and organizational problem-solving • Experience developing and mentoring a team with a focus on succession planning • Must have experience writing and responding to proposal requests inclusive of creating a project budget and a land acquisition budget • A Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Management, or a related field, or applicable experience • Strong project management skills demonstrated by the ability to develop and implement effective workflow processes • Experience identifying targeted client relationships, growing a client relationship into a book of business • PMP certification or enrolled in the certification class • Ability to convey vision, strategy, or other complex information effectively with the ability to influence and drive results and ultimately champion change • Job may require travel up to 75%, however, project-specific assignments may require higher than normal travel expectations • Energy Sector, Oil & Gas, Power, and/or Utility, Wind and Solar experience • 7- 10 years related experience is required with a minimum of 3-5 years in senior management • Must be experienced in linear project management (pipeline, electric transmission line) • Ability to work in a Matrix organization

Requirements

• ▸land management
• ▸pmp
• ▸leadership
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸linear projects

Benefits

• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees. • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year). • All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year. • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match. • TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence. • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. • Job may require flexible working hours to include evenings and weekend

Work Environment

Hybrid