Project Manager, ROW

GFT is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate Right of Way and Housing Projects!

At GFT we make a difference every day by improving lives through infrastructure. Our team members are spirited, engaged professionals who care about their community, appreciate progress and thrive in a flexible, challenging environment. Every GFT employee strives to deliver exceptional service to our clients, claimants, property owners, sub consultants and co-workers.

What you'll be challenged to do:

GFT has an immediate opening for a Project Manager that directs, and coordinates, activities of right of way and housing projects in California and Texas to ensure that the objectives of each project are accomplished within set schedules and budgets. Has a thorough understanding of the acquisition plan and/or relocation plan and process, project scope of work, R/W acquisition and management plan, and/or project management plan (PMP). Help ensure that the project is carried out according to the applicable state and federal regulations. Manages scope, out-of-scope work requests, schedule, budget, forecasting, resources, resource constraints, and project risks. Creates and maintains positive rapport and nurtures relationships with all project stakeholders and clients.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Supervises or personally conducts highly complex negotiations with officials and representatives of government agencies, public and private utilities, financial concerns and attorneys.

• Manages relocation and acquisition projects.
• Negotiate independently with property owners, relocation displacees, to complete task associated with acquisition and relocation assignments.
• Investigates and negotiates with property owners or their agents in matters relating to purchase, lease or disposal of real property.
• Analyzes and interprets appraisals for use in negotiated acquisitions, sales, leases or condemnation suits.
• Oversees and reviews cost estimates based on market research completed.
• Prepares and coordinates the preparation of deeds, reconveyances, agreements, maps and other documents involving property rights
• Understand and effectively implements provisions necessary to provide relocation advisory services to residential and business displacees.
• Maintains complete and accurate case files, pursuant to OPC and project specific requirements.
• Managing projects within applicable schedules. Thorough understanding critical path, milestones, and scheduling.
• Supports project team when eminent domain is utilized.
• Reviews project status, case files and time usage and prepares client reports including project and cost analysis; overall project responsibility, including budget management.
• Participates in proposal preparation, budget estimates and project policy formulation.
• Handles coordination of allocation of staff resources, project and proposal status, policy questions and client relations.
• Accurately updates and closes case files. Implements marketing and business development with existing clients.
• Ensures that time sheets and mileage expense reports are completed as required.
• Delivers projects on time, on budget, and within the expectations of client.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Valid Drivers' License and the ability to provide valid proof of auto insurance
• Bachelor's degree in business, or other relevant degree program (Relevant degree can include IRWA designations and applicable state licensing.) Experience may be substituted for education on a case-by-case basis.
• 10+ years of related experience, with 3-4 years of supervisory/management experience.
• An understanding of the Uniform Relocation Act and eminent domain proceedings.
• Real estate license.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple project components simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills
• Persuasive negotiation skills
• Solid supervisory skills
• Ability to manage workload of a project team, delegating effectively
• Knowledge of fundamental workforce managerial tactics and approaches to staff development
• Self-motivated and maintain a positive team-work-oriented attitude in a busy office environment
• Able to work effectively with diverse work groups including co-workers, clients, vendors, and claimants

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $105,100 - $159,700. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Texas (working in California and Texas Projects)
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $105,100 to $159,700
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.