Job Description

CLS is looking for an experienced Project Manager local to Rochester, NY. This position is responsible for coordinating land management and real estate activities between several projects including external contractor resources, land acquisition budget, cost control, reporting, and managing priorities to deliver results according to the project scope and schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as lead for RELM role on assigned projects to develop project scope, schedule, budget, forecast, deliverables, and milestones about the evaluation and acquisition of real estate property rights.
• Coordinate activities from a land management standpoint with the project and/or operations groups, project outreach, permitting, legal, and engineering, among other internal stakeholders. 
• Facilitate and manage the work of external contractors on assigned projects.
• Set expectations and goals.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables are provided in adherence to RELM standards.
• Serve as liaison between contracted land vendors and business areas.
• Lead internal and contractor resources in the negotiation and acquisition of right-of-way and other real property interests as necessary, to accommodate the construction, operation, and maintenance of assets after construction.
• Manage land budget for the programs and projects assigned, in preparation of right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and easement acquisitions.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements):

• Must have 5+ years of Right of Way experience. 
• Must have 1-3+ years of Right of Way Project Management experience. 
• Must be within 2 hours of Rochester, NY.
• Must be willing to travel as needed. 

Experience:

• Understanding of real estate concepts of property rights evaluation and acquisition including fee-ownership, easements, option agreements, leases/licenses, environmental considerations, property valuation, and basic title report review.
• Knowledge of utility network assets such as transmission lines and substations.
• Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents (e.g. federal, state, municipal and private records) preferred.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local real estate laws, codes and regulations.
• Project management tools and techniques.
• Able to coordinate several projects at the same time.
• Expense and accrual forecasts and planning for Operating and Capital Budgets.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Clear, concise written and oral communications.
• Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents (e.g. federal, state, municipal and private records).
• Utilization of property rights and mapping software database including GIS-based tools.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth.
• Project Manager certificate (PMP or equivalent) recommended.
• Knowledge of Real Estate strategy gained through education and/or experience.
• Any professional licenses preferred but not required.
• Work remotely allowed but should be available to traveling for assignments.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or equivalent preferred.

Status: Exempt
Pay: Salaried position with a day rate component of $375 to $400/day (depending on experience)