Utilities Right of Way Project Manager - Indiana & Michigan

Location: Indiana and Michigan (candidate will have the flexibility to work from their home office but must reside within Central Indiana, Northern Indiana or Southern Michigan)Schedule: Full-time, Exempt | Report to ORC's Fort Wayne, IN as requestedTravel: Candidate can expect to travel less than 25% of the time throughout Indiana and Michigan.Why Join ORC?The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.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 OfferCompetitive base pay: $88,000 - $130,000 per yearBonus OpportunitiesHealth, dental, and vision benefits401(k) with company match and disability coveragePaid time off, sick time, and holidaysTuition reimbursement and professional trainingRecognition programs and growth opportunitiesClassPass and Breethe MembershipsWhat You'll DoLead the execution of complex utility projects from initiation through completion, ensuring seamless delivery for clientsCollaborate directly with clients to define project scope, set goals, and manage deliverables throughout the project lifecycleOversee project budgets and financial requirements to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with client expectationsManage day-to-day project activities, including timely reporting, invoicing, and tracking progress to keep projects on scheduleBuild and maintain strong relationships with vendors, agencies, and stakeholders to support project success and long-term partnershipsPursue business development opportunities in coordination with the VP and EVP to expand utility sector engagementSupport talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruiting activities and team-building initiativesSupervise and mentor a team of direct reports, ensuring high performance and professional developmentImplement public sector strategies set forth by the VP and EVP, aligning regional operations with the company’s broader strategic goalsCoordinate closely with leadership to identify and pursue opportunities in the utility sector and contribute to market growthWe Are Looking For Someone WhoHas the ability to successfully manage a project team. Provide quality feedback and coaching to staff. Able to properly delegate to ensure the success of the project. Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlinesCan prioritize and balance multiple tasksDemonstrates strong organization and planning skillsIs analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learnHas excellent written and verbal communication skillsThrives in a fast-paced administrative settingProvides strong customer service experienceCan adapt to new systems and software environmentsMinimum Requirements Must have a minimum of five (5) years of Right of Way acquisition experienceMust include one (1) year of project management experienceActive Indiana Notary or the ability to obtain within 60 daysUnderstanding of project financialsPrior experience with creating/maintaining project schedulesMust be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Dropbox, and OutlookMust have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems. Valid Driver’s LicenseBonus Points if you have a Project Management Professional certification and/or a bachelor's degree in a related field!Per diem and Relocation is not providedReady 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.