Director of Right of Way Services

TNP has an opening for an experienced Director of Right of Way to lead a team of ROW professionals, who are currently engaged in a variety of private and public sector projects involving TxDOT, various Cities, Counties, Water Districts. This position provides an outstanding opportunity to join & manage an innovative and client-focused team in a well-established, growth-oriented, civil engineering, landscape architecture, right of way and surveying firm.

Roles:

• Leader & Director for overall team
• Manager/Coach for Project Managers, Senior Right of Way professionals, and other direct reports
• Mentor for Production Team members
• Chief Outside Sales and Marketing person for team
• Chief Client Manager for team

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for maintaining a healthy work environment for your team
• Accountable for communicating standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines and processes (i.e., QA/QC review, project management, project delivery, reporting, filing & documentation training, etc.) and ensuring that they are understood and followed
• Accountable for the output & results (production, performance & execution) of your direct reports…(i.e., the delivery of projects following established SOPs, guidelines and processes; and in accordance with the scope, schedule and established budget)
• Accountable for the leadership & management of your direct reports so that they collaborate competently and with full commitment to you and each other in pursuing the goals established for them
• Accountable for developing & maintaining (hiring, firing, training, etc.) a team capable of producing the output & results required
• Accountable for mentoring Production Team members
• Accountable for maintaining a healthy workload and backlog for your direct reports and their teams
• Accountable for scoping, pricing, negotiating, contracting, invoicing and aging A/Rs
• Accountable for maintaining strong client relationships
• Accountable for accomplishing the goals in your own personal, professional development plan

Authorities:

• Authority to set direction and goals for your team (consistent with overall company direction & goals)
• Authority to recommend standard operating procedures, guidelines and processes
• Authority to assign tasks to and establish deadlines for your direct reports
• Authority to approve work schedules and personal time off requests for your direct reports
• Authority to decide personal effectiveness appraisal and merit awards for your direct reports
• Authority to establish collaborative partnerships
• Authority to hire and/or initiate removal of your direct reports and/or their direct reports
• Authority to market, offer and set services on behalf of TNP
• Authority to approve scopes, fees, schedules and contract agreements
• Authority to engage with clients through relationship-building and/or marketing activities
• Authority to delegate some responsibilities (w/ approval of your Director and/or Operations Manager)

Responsibilities:  Require being involved in both the production and management of projects, as well as managing multiple clients and a project team.  More specifically, responsibilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining positive client relationships
• Leading and participating in a collaborative, open team environment
• Providing expertise in execution of projects in collaboration with team members, clients and contractors
• Advancing the practice of Right of Way services
• Being fully engaged in projects from start to client delivery
• Providing leadership by working with other team members, engaging in mentoring, and providing professional guidance
• Establishing and communicating team goals
• Establishing and communicating goals for your direct reports
• Monitoring progress, performance and overall execution of your team on an ongoing basis
• Hiring, firing, training and developing your direct reports
• Approving recommendations for hiring and/or removal of Production Team Members
• Scheduling regular mentoring sessions with the Production Team members
• Marketing and selling right of way services on behalf of TNP, including responding to prospects, RFPs, etc.
• Approving all scopes, fees, schedules and contract agreements for your team
• Engaging clients through relationship-building and/or marketing activities on regular intervals
• Preparing your own individual action plan for professional development
• Maintaining strong overall financial performance

At a minimum, candidates must meet the following educational and professional requirements:

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
• Texas Real Estate License required
• Broker License preferred
• Designation from the International Right of Way Association preferred

Professional

• Responsive and results-oriented in service to clients, landowners, and other employees
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in Right of Way
• 10+ years of experience as a manager of a Right of Way team preferred
• 10+ years of years minimum experience in the local area market working with governmental entities, including TXDOT, Cities, and Counties, preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to effectively acquire, train & mentor a qualified & productive team
• Demonstrated ability to develop solid collaborative working relationships with diverse team members
• Proven ability to effectively manage and schedule multiple projects & deadlines of varying scales
• Demonstrated ability to manage & meet client expectations
• Committed to professional development

Compensation

Compensation includes:

• A competitive base salary, dependent on skills, qualifications, and experience
• Quarterly performance-based bonuses
• Generous performance-based end-of-year bonus program

Excellent company benefits are also provided, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, all beginning on the first day of employment
• Life and disability insurance
• A 401(k) plan with a partial company match
• A Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• In-office gym and masseuse
• An extensive learning and development program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial Advising

TNP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The organization will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, disability or other reason prohibited by the fair employment laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in an effort to advance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Employment at TNP is on an at-will basis. The employee and the organization are each free to terminate the relationship at any time without cause.