Right of Way Program Manager - Tennessee

Location:Tennessee (Candidate will have the flexibility to work from their home office but must reside in Tennessee)

Schedule:Full-time, Exempt

Travel:Candidate can expect to travel locally and throughout Tennessee about 25% of the time

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 We Offer

• Competitive base pay $135,000-$145,000 per year
• Bonus opportunities
• Possible sign-on bonus
• 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
• ClassPass and Breethe Memberships

What You'll Do

• Lead a dedicated transportation Right of Way program supporting one of ORC's most strategic public sector clients in Tennessee.
• Develop and execute the overall program strategy, including work plans, staffing, schedules, financial forecasts, and operational priorities.
• Serve as ORC's primary point of contact, building trusted partnerships with our client, local agencies, engineering partners, and other transportation stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and oversight for acquisition, relocation, title, appraisal coordination, property management, utility coordination, and project management services across the program.
• Monitor program performance by reviewing budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, invoicing, profitability, and key performance indicators to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while supporting onboarding, succession planning, and long-term staff growth.
• Champion quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure consistent program execution.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to identify business growth opportunities, support proposals and client presentations, and expand ORC's presence throughout Tennessee.
• Represent ORC during client meetings, public meetings, industry conferences, and executive-level presentations.

We Are Looking for Someone Who

• Excels at building long-term client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor.
• Has the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Thinks strategically and can balance long-term program goals with day-to-day operational needs.
• Is comfortable making informed business decisions using financial and operational data.
• Demonstrates exceptional organization and planning skills while managing multiple priorities.
• Has excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years of Right of Way experience.
• Working with or within a Department of Transportation
• Minimum of three (3) years managing complex transportation infrastructure programs or projects.
• Minimum of three (3) years leading Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing public sector contracts, client relationships, budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and program financials.
• Extensive knowledge of acquisition, relocation, eminent domain, project financial management, resource planning, and contract administration.
• Experience ensuring compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA), FHWA requirements, transportationpolicies, and applicable regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC's systems.
• Valid Driver's License.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience serving as a Program Manager or Project Manager on TDOT consultant contracts.
• Established relationships with TDOT leadership and transportation stakeholders.
• Experience supporting Design-Build or alternative delivery transportation programs.
• Experience implementing quality assurance programs, succession planning initiatives, and business development strategies.

Per diem and Relocation is not provide

Ready to Apply?

Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.

ORC is 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: 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. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.