Right of Way Divisional Director - Public Sector (Fort Worth, TX)

Ready to take your leadership skills to new heights and make a real impact in ORC's Public Sector? ORC is seeking a full-time, exemptDivisional Director (DD) based out of Texasto oversee our business development efforts for federally funded transportation and Disaster Recovery projects within the division. Responsible for building and nurturing strategic relationships with key clients and developing strategies to expand our footprint across the country. This role requires a blend of high-level administrative leadership, business acumen, and hands-on project oversight to successfully build and grow the Disaster Recovery division and ensure continued success within the Public Sector. This is a chance to shape the future of our company and your career. The selected candidate will reside within a 30-mile radius of Fort Worth, TX and can expect to travel about 50% of the time based on project requirements.

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. Join a team that values collaboration, respects your work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact.

What you will be doing:

• Day-to-day division management:
  
  
  
  • Overseeproject management and execution of multifaceted Right of Way Transportation and Disaster Recovery projects
    
    
    
    • Ensureprojects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards
    
    
    
    
  • Promoteand pursenew business development opportunities in Public Sector Right of Way
  • Serveas a practice builder for a newly established division, driving national-level strategic initiatives to expand the company's Disaster Recovery & Resiliency services
  • Coordinate and overseeinteractions with clients and potential clients to build/maintain good relationships, so a company can retain more of its customers and ensure ongoing success
  • Implementcomplex strategies developed by senior leadership, managehigh-impact projects across multiple states, andensurealignment with company's overall goals
  • Monitoroperational performance, audits financial and employee metrics, supports quality assurance and control initiatives, and leads the division's Monthly Operating Review
  • Develop written technical and cost proposals for projects
  • Represent ORC at local, regional, and national industry association events
  
  
  
  
• Day-to-day management of personnel:
  
  
  
  • Effectively lead a team of Project Managers and staff by providingsupport and guidance
  • Developemployee skills toalignindividual goals with organizational objectives
  • Proactively addressperformance concerns and recognizeachievements
  • Analyzethe current workforce, determinefuture workforce needs, and provide support of recruiting efforts
  
  
  
  

We are looking for someone who:

• Is creative and able to implement new ideas and strategies
• Has strong leadership/managerial skills todeveloppeople to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals
• Is accountable and can prioritizemultiple projects efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines
• Has outstanding communication skills; verbal, written, interpersonal, listening
• Is analytical, a problem solver, and has strong negotiation skills
• Is persuasive and compelling
• Has a professional demeanor and ability to interact with all levels, in and outside of the organization

What we are offering:

• Excellent base salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Generous paid time off
• 401K & Disability
• Leadership Development Programs, tuition reimbursement, professional training andflexible work schedules
• Recognition programs, growth opportunities and family-oriented atmosphere
• Calm Membership to support wellness

Here are the minimum requirements:

• Minimum of (6) years of experience in the Right of Way industry
  
  
  
  • Must include working with OR within a state'sDepartment of Transportation
  • Must include two (2) years of managing projects
  
  
  
  
• Experience managing Disaster Recovery Projects
• Experience utilizing the Uniform Relocation Act
• Experience overseeing projects totaling a minimum of $5 million
• Experience effectively managing direct reports
• Prior experience managing budgets and preparing reports on project financials
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dropbox
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
• Valid Driver's License

Bonus Pointsif you have aProject Management Professional (PMP) certification, prior sales, business development and/or proposal development experience

ORCis 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: English language proficient.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. Able to make quick decisions, present to staff and clients, have difficult conversations and supervise staff. The employee is required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This role requires the employee to travel regularly to meet with clients or vendors which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations. While meeting with clients and vendors, will need to be outdoors traversing different types of landscapes.

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