HGA is seeking a Right of Way Manager to support and grow its Power Business Unit operations throughout Colorado, based in Fort Collins. This position leads right-of-way acquisition, land services, permitting, client support, and project delivery activities, while providing leadership and mentorship to Right of Way personnel across the state. The Right of Way Manager will work closely with clients, project teams, and landowners to ensure successful project execution while supporting the continued growth and development of HGA's Colorado Right of Way team.
Lead and support Right of Way Agents and support personnel across multiple projects and Colorado locations
Provide mentorship, training, guidance, and performance feedback to team members
Lead right-of-way acquisition activities, including negotiations for easements, fee purchases, rights of entry, permits, licenses, and other land rights
Coordinate with project managers, survey, environmental, engineering, GIS, permitting, and legal teams throughout the project lifecycle
Establish and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients
Generate leads for new staffing opportunities and additional service offerings
Research, review, and interpret land records, title documents, ownership information, easements, and related property data
Develop project strategies, schedules, staffing plans, and resource forecasts
Monitor project progress, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
Lead negotiations with landowners, public agencies, utilities, and other stakeholders
Review project documentation, acquisition packages, reports, correspondence, and client deliverables
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and client-specific right-of-way requirements
Support proposal preparation, project estimating, staffing plans, and business development activities
Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Land Management, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field; Associate's degree with relevant experience will also be considered
Minimum of 7 years of experience in right-of-way acquisition, land services, utility, real estate, or infrastructure project support
Strong knowledge of easement acquisition, title research, permitting, land rights, and property negotiation practices
Demonstrated ability to lead complex right-of-way acquisition efforts and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with a customer-focused approach
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Ability to travel as required to support project and client needs
Must reside within commuting distance of Fort Collins or Brighton, Colorado, or be willing to relocate
10+ years of experience in right-of-way acquisition, land services, utility, real estate, or infrastructure project support
Previous supervisory, team leadership, project management, or people management experience
Senior Right of Way Agent (SR/WA) designation through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA)
Experience supporting electric transmission, electric distribution, renewable energy, telecommunications, transportation, or other infrastructure projects
Knowledge of Colorado right-of-way regulations and utility industry practices
Experience managing geographically dispersed projects or teams
Working knowledge of GIS platforms, land management systems, title research software, and project management tools
Proven success supporting business development, proposal development, and client relationship management
