Land Operations Manager – Right-of-Way

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc.

Land Operations Manager leading Right-of-Way Department at Steigerwaldt Land Services. Responsible for managing staff, projects, and client relations while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeHayward • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $75,659 - $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 management, compliance, and stakeholder coordination. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and develop new business opportunities in the utility and renewable energy sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Right-of-Way AcquisitionProject ManagementBudget ManagementPeople LeadershipLicensed Wisconsin Real Estate Agent

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingQuality ControlFinancial ManagementContract ManagementTitle Reports UnderstandingSurvey Exhibits KnowledgeAcquisition Documents FamiliarityElectric Transmission Line ProjectsLinear Acquisition ProjectsCompliance with Local, State, and Federal Requirements

Soft Skills

Superior Written CommunicationOral Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsIndependent Work AbilityTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeArcGISGoogle Earth

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Wisconsin Real Estate Agent

Industry Keywords

Right-of-Way ServicesUtility CompaniesRenewable EnergyLandowner AgreementsStakeholder Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a Right-of-Way Department
Manage multiple Right-of-Way staff and sub-contractors
Oversee internal and client budget responsibilities
Assist in procurement and business development
Help expand Right-of-Way services and create new business opportunities
Manage project management tasks including scheduling, work-flow, budgeting, quality control, and project closeout
Coordinate project database and applications, landowner and stakeholder meetings
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
Coordinate with Utility and Renewable Energy Companies regarding acquisitions and project management responsibilities
Secure land rights and manage landowner agreements.

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
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-Friendly Hybrid Work Model
Professional development opportunities
Opportunities for career path exploration
Team decision-making involvement
Transparent and inclusive environment