Transmission Right-of-Way (ROW) Project Manager I thru II, Customer Interconnection

Transmission Right-of-Way (ROW) Project Manager I thru II, Customer Interconnection

Job Category : 20 Grade Structure

Requisition Number : TRANS007697

Location : Ft Worth, TX 76102

Travel Required : Yes, up to 25%

Job Details

Description

Salary Range : $87,182-$130,111. Relocation offered : No

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

As a Project Manager within our Transmission Right of Way (ROW) group at Oncor, you're responsible for the coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects in relation to Transmission right of way acquisition ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. This includes the negotiation and mediation processes for acquiring ROW; and managing a portfolio of ROW activities related to Customer Interconnection projects as well as other transmission capital projects.

You'll work closely with Transmission Engineering, Transmission Services, Regulatory, Oncor Legal, among other organizations within Oncor, as well as external consultants collaborating on capital projects. This position is also responsible for initiating and managing associated ROW projects, engaging appropriate support personnel, establishing and assembling support documentation and reporting, negotiating with landowners, and supporting key stakeholders throughout various processes requiring ROW expertise. Additionally, you'll assist in improvements to key applications and processes within the Real Estate and ROW organization.

We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels. Please view all details related to responsibilities, education, and experience level for each level of consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote safety awareness and create a culture committed to safe work practices.
• Ensure that project stakeholders such as Transmission Engineering, Transmission Project Management Office (TPMO), Transmission Planning, Distribution Planning, System Protection, Transmission Construction Management, Regulatory, Transmission Operations, and Customers are aware of projects and provide input into project schedules and estimates.
• Perform site visits as required to visually assess site feasibility.
• Document and monitor action items to ensure stakeholders are aware of assignments and items are being completed timely.
• Monitor and escalate project risks in a timely manner such that corrections can be made to minimize project impact.
• Monitor and ensure project deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Monitor and ensure projects are on budget.
• Coordinate budget updates with TPMO.
• Ensure project information are entered into Oncor technology accurately, complete and up to date for all assigned projects.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
• Provides consultation and expertise on ROW matters that impact Transmission.
• Supports ROW acquisition activities including but not limited to mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial support throughout condemnation and appeals processes.
• Provides overall project management for assigned projects including contractor oversight and direction, budget and schedule adherence, communication and consultation with key stakeholders on emergent issues, and supporting Legal and Regulatory throughout.
• Oversees ROW acquisition including but not limited to landowner negotiations as needed, addressing associated schedule and budget.
• Review and validate Master Settlement statement from closing title company.
• Coordinate closing procedures for acquisition of properties.
• Assist Company counsel and leads or assists in mediation to resolve issues with landowners and condemnations to settle disputes.
• Represents the company to various external entities as needed in association with project assignments.
• Assists as needed in coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating schedule and scoping changes related to ROW on future transmission projects.
• Facilitates and manages Special Project assignments on an as-needed basis.

Skills

Education & Experience

Measure of Success

Benefits

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.