Transmission ROW Project Manager -II

Salary Range: $87,182- $130,111
Relocation:
No

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

As a Transmission Right of Way (ROW) Project Manager at Oncor, you’re responsible for coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of projects in relation to transmission right of way. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of ROW activities related to transmission capital projects; this includes working closely with Transmission Engineering, Transmission Services, Regulatory, Oncor Legal, among other organizations within Oncor, as well as external consultants collaborating on capital projects.

This position is also responsible for initiating and managing associated ROW projects, engaging appropriate support personnel, establishing and assembling support documentation and reporting, negotiating with landowners, and supporting key stakeholders throughout various processes requiring ROW expertise.

This position is a hybrid role based in our 777 Main St – Fort Worth, TX location.

• Promote safety awareness and create a culture committed to safe work practices.
• Ensure that project stakeholders (e.g. Transmission Engineering, Transmission Program Management Office (TPMO), Transmission Planning, Distribution Planning, System Protection, Transmission Construction Management, Regulatory, Transmission Operations, and Customers) are aware of projects and provide input into project schedules and estimates.
• Perform site visits as required to visually assess site feasibility.
• Document and monitor action items to ensure stakeholders are aware of assignments and items are being completed timely.
• Monitor and escoure project risks in a timely manner such that corrections can be made to minimize project impact.
• Monitor and ensure project deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Monitor and ensure projects are on budget.
• Coordinate budget updates with TPMO.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
• Provides consultation and expertise on ROW matters that impact Transmission.
• Supports ROW acquisition activities including but not limited to mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial support throughout condemnation and appeals processes.
• Provides overall project management for assigned projects including contractor oversight and direction, budget and schedule adherence, communication and consultation with key stakeholders on emergent issues, and supporting Legal and Regulatory throughout.
• Oversees ROW acquisition including but not limited to landowner negotiations as needed, addressing associated schedule and budget.
• Assist Company counsel and leads or assists in mediation to resolve issues with landowners and condemnations to settle disputes.
• Represents the company to various external entities as needed in association with project assignments, travel required as necessary.
• Assists as needed in coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating schedule and scoping changes related to ROW on future transmission projects.
• Facilitates and manages Special Project assignments on an as-needed basis.

• Able to learn, apply, and communicate technical topics related to the design, operation, and construction of Transmission facilities.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing large projects/programs.
• Strong verbal and written communications, with the ability to build working relationships with cross-functional teams and lead conversations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preferred experience in reading and comprehending legal documents as well as the ability to review and redline legal documents.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to implement and improve project management…