Right of Way Divisional Director - Texas
O.R. COLAN ASSOCIATES · Austin, TX
📍 Austin💰 USD 145,000.0-165,000.0via pinpointFirst listed here 2026-08-23
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Location: Texas (candidate must reside in Texas)
Schedule: Full-time; exempt
Travel: Candidate can expect to travel about 25% of the time throughout Texas
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 the public sector portfolio — with scope that grows from a defined program slate to full portfolio and practice ownership
Ensure Uniform Act compliance and audit readiness across acquisition and relocation work
Direct and develop the leaders beneath you: Program, Client, and Project Managers — and at the senior level, directors themselves
Own operational performance: revenue, margin, utilization, staffing, quality, and client health
Steward executive-level relationships with DOTs and public agencies
Shape practice strategy with public sector leadership — markets, capabilities, pursuits, and key hires
We’re Looking for Someone Who Leads with clarity and builds leaders, not just teams
Owns outcomes — financial, operational, and client — without excuses
Communicates with credibility from the field to the boardroom
Balances growth ambition with delivery discipline
Develops people and builds strong, accountable organizations
Models ORC’s people-first culture under pressure
Minimum Requirements Minimum of (6) years of experience in the Right of Way industry Must include working with OR within a state's Department of Transportation
Must include two (2) years of managing projects
Experience utilizing the Uniform Relocation Act
Experience overseeing projects totaling a minimum of $5 million
Experience effectively managing direct reports
Prior experience managing budgets and preparing reports on project financials
Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dropbox
Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
Valid Driver’s License
Nice to Have Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, prior sales, business/proposal development experience, and/or experience working with OR within the Texas Department of Transportation
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.
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