Utilities Right of Way Divisional Director - DFW Texas

Company: O. R. Colan Associates
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Utilities Right of Way Divisional Director - DFW Texas - (1348)Ready to take your leadership skills to new heights and make a real impact in ORC's Utilities sector? ORC is seeking a full-time, exempt Divisional Director to lead our business development efforts in Texas, building and nurturing strategic relationships with key clients, and developing strategies to expand our footprint in the state. This is a chance to shape the future of our company and your career. The selected candidate will reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area and can expect to report to ORC's Fort Worth, TX office as requested. Candidate can expect to travel about 50% of the time based on project requirements.ORC offers an amazing work environment surrounded by a vibrant team that is not only there to challenge and support you, but also will inspire you every day! Leadership is transparent, flexibility is key, and autonomy is part of the job. At ORC, diversity matters, voices are heard, and leadership shows they care.What you will be doing:

• Day-to-day project management:
  • Promoting and pursuing new business development opportunities
  • Client relationship management with key clients, vendors, and agencies
  • Develop written technical and cost proposals for projects
  • Represent ORC at local, regional, and national industry association events
  • Determine and implement strategic initiatives within territory aligning with company's overall goals
  • Overseeing complicated right of way projects within territory which will span multiple states
  • Audit of budgets and financial requirements
  • Ensure projects are on schedule
  • Day-to-day management of personnel:
    • Oversee and provide support to a staff of at least 3 but will grow
    • Performance management for direct reports
    • Support of recruiting effortsWe are looking for someone who:
      • Is creative and able to implement new ideas and strategies
      • Enjoys mentoring and has leadership/managerial skills
      • Is able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
      • 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 organizationWhat we are offering:
        • Excellent base salary
        • Bonus opportunities
        • Generous paid time off
        • 401K & Disability
        • Leadership Development Programs, tuition reimbursement, professional training and flexible work schedules
        • Recognition programs, growth opportunities and family-oriented atmosphereHere are the minimum requirements:
          • Minimum of 10 years of Right of Way experience
            • Must include 5 years of managing projects
            • 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 LicenseBonus Points if you have a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, prior sales, business development and/or proposal development experience.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. May be exposed to the elements (heat, rain, snow, cold).
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