Right-of-Way Department Manager

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc.

Right-of-Way Department Manager responsible for leading teams and managing client projects. Overseeing right-of-way acquisition and project management services in Wisconsin and beyond.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $75,660 - $113,464 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Right-of-Way acquisition and project management, with a strong focus on budget oversight, team leadership, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in managing complex projects and fostering client relationships while ensuring timely delivery and quality control.

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Right-Of-Way AcquisitionProject ManagementBudget ManagementPeople LeadershipArcGIS Software

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Hard Skills

Project Cost AnalysisContract ManagementFinancial ManagementTitle Reports UnderstandingSurvey Exhibits KnowledgeAcquisition Document ProficiencySchedulingQuality ControlWork PlanningClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Superior Communication SkillsTeam PlayerOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeArcGIS SoftwareGoogle Earth

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Wisconsin Real Estate Agent

Industry Keywords

Electric Transmission Line ProjectsReal Estate ProjectsStakeholder MeetingsVegetation ManagementUtility Companies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing multiple Right-of-Way staff and sub-contractors
Internal and client budget oversight responsibilities
Assisting the Director of Right-of-Way Operations and the Vice President of Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Energy with procurement and business development
Assisting with business strategic planning
Managing a team of professionals with responsibilities that include daily oversight, work planning, and team meetings
Performance management of direct reports
Team goal setting, tracking, and reporting
Organization and prioritization of department business
Client communications and relationship management
All aspects of project management including scheduling, work-flow, budgeting, quality control, and project closeout
Managing multifaceted project teams including survey, engineering, construction, vegetation management, and environmental
Overseeing large and complex acquisition and real estate projects
Project databases and file management
Conducting project cost analysis and the development of bids
Ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements and statutes
Coordinating project database and spatial applications and supporting landowner meetings, stakeholder public meetings/hearings, and construction support to infrastructure projects
Contract work with Utility and Renewable Energy Companies in all aspects of acquisitions and project management
Securing landowner agreements to obtain all necessary land rights, settling damage claims, and providing construction support while dealing with vegetation management issues
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in right of way acquisition and project management
Experience managing electric transmission line or other linear acquisition projects is required
People leadership and staff development experience
Budget, forecasting, and financial management experience
Contract and subcontractor management experience
Complete understanding of title reports, acquisition documents, survey exhibits, and other real estate related documents
Ability to prioritize, manage and coordinate multiple projects concurrently ensuring all client and statutory deadlines are met
Licensed Wisconsin Real Estate Agent (or willingness to get licensed)
Ability to work independently in varied and remote settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals
Superior written and oral communication skills
Competent with Microsoft Office software
Solid understanding of ArcGIS software and Google Earth
Ability to prioritize and organize work in order to meet project deadlines
Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away
Ability to work outside normal business hours when required
Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for field work (mileage is reimbursed)
Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with management, support staff, and clients
Ability to maintain a high level of work and project organization
A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-Friendly Hybrid Work Model