Utilities Right of Way Project Manager - Fort Wayne
Listed on 2025-12-03
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager -
Business
Operations Manager
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Job Type
Full-time Salary UI
Exemption Type
Exempt
Location
IN, Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne, IN 46825 US (Primary)
MI US
Category
Management
Travel
25%
Compensation Range
$120,000-$135,000
Job Description
Location:
Indiana and Michigan (candidate will have the flexibility to work from their home office but must reside within a 50-mile radius of ORC's Fort Wayne, IN office)
Schedule:
Full-time, Exempt| Report to ORC's Fort Wayne, IN office 2-3 days per week
Travel:
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 Offer
- Competitive base pay: $120,000 - $135,000 per year
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match and disability coverage
- Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional training
- Recognition programs and growth opportunities
- Free Calm membership for you and up to five others
What You'll Do
- Lead the execution of complex utility projects from initiation through completion, ensuring seamless delivery for clients
- Collaborate directly with clients to define project scope, set goals, and manage deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
- Oversee project budgets and financial requirements to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with client expectations
- Manage day-to-day project activities, including timely reporting, invoicing, and tracking progress to keep projects on schedule
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, agencies, and stakeholders to support project success and long-term partnerships
- Pursue business development opportunities in coordination with the VP and EVP to expand public sector engagement
- Support talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruiting activities and team-building initiatives
- Supervise and mentor a team of direct reports, ensuring high performance and professional development
- Implement public sector strategies set forth by the VP and EVP, aligning regional operations with the company’s broader strategic goals
- Coordinate closely with leadership to identify and pursue opportunities in the public sector and contribute to market growth
We are looking for someone who
- Has 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 deadlines
- Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks
- Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills
- Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting
- Can adapt to new systems and software environments
- Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of Right of Way acquisition experience
- Must include five(5) years of project management experience
- Active Indiana Real Estate license or the ability to obtain within 90 days*
- Active Indiana Notary or the ability to obtain within 60 days
- Understanding of project financials
- Prior experience with creating/maintaining project schedules
- Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Dropbox, and Outlook
- Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems.
- Valid Driver’s License
Bonus 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 provided
Ready to Apply?
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