Utilities Right-of-Way Director - Indiana

Department: Management Location: Remote - IN Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 / year Description Location: Remote; based in Indiana. Schedule: Full-time; Exempt Travel: 25-50% 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. What You’ll Do Lead right of way delivery across a major electric transmission utilities portfolio—initially on a defined program slate, with scope to grow into full portfolio and practice ownership. Direct and develop the leaders beneath you (Program, Client, and Project Managers—and, at the senior level, other Directors) to deliver consistent, high-quality work. Own operational performance for your span of business, including revenue, margin, utilization, staffing, quality, and client health. Steward executive-level client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and driving strategic account growth. Set delivery standards, operational discipline, and best practices across your portfolio, ensuring consistency and accountability. Partner with utilities leadership to shape practice strategy—markets, capabilities, pursuits, and key hires—grounded in the realities of right of way delivery. We’re Looking for Someone Who Has deep right of way experience in utilities, specifically electric transmission, and understands the realities of field delivery. Leads with clarity and builds leaders, not just teams—coaching managers and senior staff to higher performance. Owns outcomes—financial, operational, and client—without excuses, and makes data-informed decisions. Communicates with credibility from the field to the boardroom, tailoring message and style to the audience. Balances growth ambition with delivery discipline, protecting quality and client trust while scaling. Develops people and builds strong, accountable organizations that reflect ORC’s values. Models ORC’s people-first culture under pressure, especially when navigating complex client and project demands. Minimum Requirements 10+ years of progressive right-of-way (ROW) industry experience, with at least 5+ leading projects, managers, and large right of way delivery teams in utilities. Must have electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D) experience. Experience overseeing and managing project portfolios of at least $5M+ Proven track record owning operational financials (revenue, margin, utilization) and executive-level client relationships. Active real estate license where you reside A valid drivers license

Nice to Have

Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience in business development and proposal writing (e.g., RFP/RFQ responses, client proposals). Relevant professional licensing in the electric transmission and distribution (T&D) or right‑of‑way industry. Where You Fit This posting covers the Director level. During the hiring process, every candidate is assessed and evaluated to determine their exact offer. Your offer will align with the range that best reflects your experience and will be dependent on years of experience, demonstrated skills, the complexity and scope of work you’ve owned, overall career depth, and what you demonstrate throughout the interview process. Relocation and per diem are not provided.

What We Offer

Eligible for the Director bonus plan. 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.