Right of Way Assistant Project Manager - North Carolina
O.R. Colan Associates (ORC)Location: North Carolina (Candidate has the flexibility to work from their home office)
Schedule: Full-time: Exempt
Travel: Candidate can expect to travel 10-25% of the time
Schedule: Full-time: Exempt
Travel: Candidate can expect to travel 10-25% of the time
Why Join ORC?
The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.
Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.
Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.
What You’ll Do
- Support the Project Manager in the day-to-day delivery of right of way projects for DOT and public agency clients
- Track parcel, acquisition, and relocation status — and keep project files organized, current, and audit-ready
- Coordinate assignments and priorities across agents and support staff
- Prepare client status reports, meeting materials, and project documentation
- Perform quality control reviews of project deliverables for Uniform Act and client compliance
- Step in for the Project Manager as needed to keep the project moving
We’re Looking for Someone Who
- Is organized, analytical, and detail-oriented — with a knack for keeping complex projects on track
- Works efficiently under tight deadlines and keeps multiple priorities moving
- Communicates clearly and professionally — in writing, on the phone, and face to face
- Brings a strong service mindset to every landowner, client, and team interaction
- Takes ownership and follows through without being asked
- Is eager to grow into project leadership
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of right of way or related project coordination experience
- Prior experience utilizing the Uniform Relocation Act on projects
- Active North Carolina Real Estate License
- Active North Carolina Notary OR the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire
- Proficient with MS Office Suite — specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
- An iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC’s systems
- Valid driver’s license
Where You Fit
This posting covers a single level. The pay range is $78,500 – $96,500. Every candidate is assessed and evaluated during the hiring process to determine their level based on factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Your offer will reflect the level that best matches your experience.
Relocation and per diem are not provided.
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match, plus disability coverage
- Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and paid professional development
- ClassPass and Breethe memberships
- Recognition programs and real room to grow
That’s the quick version — learn more about benefits at ORC.
Ready to Apply?
Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.
Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, it requires a combination of office-based and field work. Employees will spend prolonged periods sitting and performing computer-based tasks, including typing, data entry, and virtual communication, while also regularly traveling to landowner properties, project sites, and government facilities, some of which may be in rural or remote locations with limited accessibility. Driving is an essential function of the role and may involve extended periods and long-distance travel. Fieldwork may require walking over uneven terrain, standing, or navigating outdoor environments, with routine exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow. The role also involves frequent interaction with a diverse range of individuals, including landowners, government officials, and members of the public, requiring the ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism across differing personalities and potentially challenging situations. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary to accommodate travel, site access, and stakeholder availability, along with adherence to safety protocols in both office and field settings.
Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, it requires a combination of office-based and field work. Employees will spend prolonged periods sitting and performing computer-based tasks, including typing, data entry, and virtual communication, while also regularly traveling to landowner properties, project sites, and government facilities, some of which may be in rural or remote locations with limited accessibility. Driving is an essential function of the role and may involve extended periods and long-distance travel. Fieldwork may require walking over uneven terrain, standing, or navigating outdoor environments, with routine exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow. The role also involves frequent interaction with a diverse range of individuals, including landowners, government officials, and members of the public, requiring the ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism across differing personalities and potentially challenging situations. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary to accommodate travel, site access, and stakeholder availability, along with adherence to safety protocols in both office and field settings.