Right of Way Manager jobs in Illinois

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Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to delivering the future of infrastructure in three key areas of service: Design Engineering, Planning Environmental, and Program Construction Management.

We are currently searching for an experienced Right of Way (Gas) Project Manager to support our West Central located in St, Louis, MO and Collinsville, IL. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervises the activity of Agents acquiring land, easements, and other rights for our utility clients- primarily gas and electric transmission
• Supervise document preparation
• Reports directly to client- generating regular status and predictive reporting, frequent direct communication to assure timely completion of projects while staying within budget, high level of accountability
• Successful candidate possesses significant Right of Way experience, both as Agent and Supervisor, superior communications skills, and an ability to foster a strong working relationship with the client

What you need to have:

• Significant Right of Way experience, both as Agent and Supervisor
• Preference for Right of Way experience in gas
• Superior communication skills
• Ability to foster a strong working relationship with the client
• Previous experience managing employees is required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products
• Excellent analytical skills
• IRWA RW, RWA, or SRWA certification is a plus
• Able to use scheduling software
• Experience with forecasting and projections
• Review engineering drawings
• Possesses ability to effectively serve in both leadership and support roles on project teams
• Ability to listen to the client and translate into solutions that meet or exceed expectations
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Understand and execute oral and written instructions
• Exhibit high-level self-management skills
• Perform efficiently and accurately while working on multiple projects
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Ability to demonstrate organizational skills, including attention to detail
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  1. Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
  2. Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  3. Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  4. Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
  5. Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert. 

“For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, President and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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