Right of Way Section Manager (Raleigh, NC)

Description The Right of Way Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the Right of Way section and resources within the Mid-Atlantic Region of Burns & McDonnell. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high-performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.What you will do:+ Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.+ Manage client expectations related to deliverables.+ Expand current business by working with Department Manager to solicit new business and new business lines+ Responsible for the profitable growth of the section; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.+ Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.+ Provide expert-level technical real estate and right of way guidance and support.+ Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.+ Manage department budget and expenditure of funds.+ Provide project oversight and coordination with contingent workforce.+ Recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.+ Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for section staff.+ Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.+ Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.+ All other duties as assigned.Qualifications+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program and at least 5 years of related professional experience (7 years preferred). Five years managing Right of Way projects is highly preferred. Applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement.+ Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.+ Position will require officing in Raleigh, NC.+ Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.+ Will oversee and provide support of a staff of at least 5 which includes performance management workload management and other personnel related matters+ Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.+ Must have smartphone capable of accessing Burns & McDonnell systems, including Microsoft Outlook and Teams.+ Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.+ Knowledge of general real estate law.+ Prior Right of Way acquisition on projects with and without eminent domain authority experience required, preferably in a consulting firm.+ Must be an expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).+ Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.EEO/Minorities/VeteransThis job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.EEO/Disabled/VeteransJob Land Use/AcquisitionPrimary Location US-NC-RaleighSchedule: Full-timeTravel: Yes, 25 % of the TimeReq ID: 260550Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS