Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maine.

📋 Description

• Oversee land management and real estate operations across various projects.

• Create project scope, timelines, budgets, forecasts, deliverables, and milestones for the evaluation and acquisition of real estate property rights.

• Collaborate with project and operations teams, outreach, permitting, legal, engineering, and other internal stakeholders.

• Facilitate and supervise external contractors on designated projects.

• Establish expectations and objectives for project and contractor resources.

• Ensure that high-quality deliverables meet the required standards.

• Act as a liaison between contracted land vendors and business units.

• Lead negotiations and the acquisition of rights-of-way and other real property interests.

• Manage land budgets and prepare cost estimates related to right-of-way for land and easement acquisitions.

• Monitor and assess service delivery methods and procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess a valid Real Estate Broker license for the State of Maine.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Land Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field is preferred.

• A Project Manager certification (PMP or equivalent) is highly recommended.

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of 2 years in Electrical, Oil & Gas Pipelines, or other Utility projects.

• Strong understanding of real estate principles, including property rights evaluation and acquisition, fee ownership, easements, option agreements, leases/licenses, environmental considerations, property valuation, and basic title report analysis.

• Familiarity with utility network assets such as transmission lines and substations.

• Capability to interpret and research legal documents and records.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local real estate laws, codes, and regulations.

• Proficiency with project management tools and techniques.

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Experience with expense and accrual forecasting, as well as planning for Operating and Capital Budgets.

• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Familiarity with property rights and mapping software databases, including GIS-based tools.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth.

• Any professional licenses are preferred but not mandatory.

• Willingness to travel for assignments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Comprehensive and generous benefits package.