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

Salary Range: $87,182-$130,111 Relocation: Yes 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 Transmission (TRN) Right of Way (ROW) Project Manager at Oncor, you’re responsible for coordination, execution, and completion of specific projects in relation to siting of electrical stations, ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. This role will support entitlement reviews for all scoping projects prior to acquiring ROW.

This position works closely with Engineering, Planning, Customer Operations and Civil consultants. The goal of each stakeholder management is to engage appropriate support personnel, establishing and assembling support documentation and reporting, supporting key stakeholders throughout various processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Represent Oncor at all Pre-Development Meetings.

- Manage a portfolio of siting activities related to transmission Relief of Single Contingency Overload (RSCO), Relief of Non-Contingency Overload (RNCO), Capital Maintenance Prioritization Committee (CMPC) and Point of Interconnection (POI)/Point of Delivery (POD)/Mitigation Plan (MP) projects.

- Provide entitlement reviews for all scoping projects.

- Project management of all drive permits, fence permits, tree removal and any other “minor” permitting requests from internal stakeholders.

- Reviewing and researching any entitlement or permitting work necessary for new greenfield, brownfield, or existing station expansions.

- Represent Oncor at all Pre-Development Meetings.

- Assist in preparation and participating in Public Hearings or Community Outreach events including Planning & Zoning meetings, City Council meetings, Neighborhood or Home Owners Association (HOA) meetings.

- Maintaining permitting schedules in internal project management software for preparation of reports and bi-weekly meetings.

- Assist Company counsel to resolve issues with cities and developers.

- 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 siting on future transmission projects.

- Facilitates and manages Project assignments on an as-needed basis.

Skills

- Strong project management and organizational skills with experience on multiple large projects.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applications.

- Demonstrate strong written and verbal skills.

- Adaptable to changing conditions while appropriately prioritizing work assignments to consistently meet deadlines.

- Understands necessity for adherence to financial and schedule constraints.

- Excellent community/public speaking skills.

- Excellent conflict resolution skills.

Education & Experience

- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

For Project Manager I

- 3+ years’ experience in ROW, transmission/distribution engineering, construction, project management, operations, or regulatory with proven ability in negotiating, mediating and working with external stakeholders in reaching a positive outcome.

For Project Manager II

- 5+ years’ experience in ROW, transmission/distribution engineering, construction, project management, operations, or regulatory with proven ability in negotiating, mediating and working with external stakeholders in reaching a positive outcome.

Applicants with any of the below are encouraged to apply, but it is not a requirement:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or business-related field.

- Experience in preparing and participating in Public Hearings or Community Outreach events including Planning & Zoning meetings, City Council meetings, Neighborhood or Home Owners Association (HOA) meetings.

- Direct experience in a direct Siting, ROW, transmission, and regulatory processes.

Measure of Success

- Meet and/or exceed key metrics used to determine successful performance in the position.

- While working under minimal supervision, ensure goals and deadlines are met for multiple projects.

- Ensure successful and timely completion of multiple project assignments while tracking budget adherence.

- Proactive identification, communication and resolution of issues and potential concerns with key stakeholders and affected landowners.

- Conducts accurate, thorough and proactive property siting findings and research to provide Transmission ROW Representatives, Oncor civil engineers and civil consultants timely and pertinent station siting details to establish project timelines.

- Establishes and maintains a strong professional presence cross-functionally and in the public as a public representative of Oncor.

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

- Annual incentive program.

- Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).

- Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.

- 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.

- 401k match with student debt program.

- Cash balance pension plan.

- Adoption Assistance.

- Mental health resources.

- Employee resource groups.

- Tuition reimbursement.

- Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.

- Paid parental leave.

- Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.

- Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

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