[Remote] Land Solutions Project Manager, Energy Utility, Remote - Michigan
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Atwell, LLC is a leader in consulting, engineering, and construction services, focusing on creative solutions in real estate and energy markets. They are seeking a Land Solutions Project Manager to oversee project delivery for energy utility clients, managing the full project lifecycle and ensuring client expectations are met while identifying growth opportunities within client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact between Atwell and the client, owning project delivery from scoping through closeout while building a relationship that evolves with the client's long-term goals
- Manage the full project lifecycle for energy utility land work — establishing scope, budgets, and schedules, negotiating and executing contracts, and ensuring all deliverables meet client expectations
- Coordinate property acquisition activities including ROW easements, surface leases, rights of entry, damage settlements, and encroachment agreements in support of utility infrastructure projects
- Assemble and direct project teams, manage sub-consultants, track milestones, and troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Identify growth opportunities within the client relationship, follow up on proposals, and contribute to Atwell's broader market presence in the energy sector
- Maintain accurate project records in Vision, manage invoicing and A/R, and report financial performance to leadership
- Mentor junior team members
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Land Planning, Land Surveying, or equivalent
- 4+ years of project management experience in the energy industry, with a focus on property rights and easement acquisition
- Hands-on experience supporting electric, gas, or energy utility clients on land and ROW programs
- Expertise in land agreements and negotiations — ROW easements, surface leases, encroachment agreements, rights of entry, fee property, and damage settlements
- Working knowledge of regulations governing right of way and other property rights
- Experience with Vision as a project management tool
- AAPL or SR/WA certification is a plus
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Gigflowx), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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