Director of Right of Way Training - Remote

Director of Right of Way Training

• Remote O.R. Colan Associates (ORC) paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 10706 Sikes Place (Show on map) May 14, 2026 Job Type Full-time Salary Exemption Type Exempt Location Remote (Virtual)
• US•US (Primary) Category Training Travel Minimal Compensation Range $165,000•$185,000

Job Description Location:

Remote (Candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside within the eastern or central time zone)

Schedule:

Full-time, Exempt Why Join ORC? The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture. The Director of Right of Way Training leads ORC's technical training function across both internal workforce development and external client-facing training engagements. Sitting within the People & OD department and reporting to the VP of People & OD, this role serves as ORC's most senior technical voice on Right of Way subject matter

• bringing the deep expertise in URA, relocation assistance, acquisition practices, title, and eminent domain that the People & OD team does not have internally. This Director owns the external training portfolio
• managing active client contracts, pursuing new training engagements, and ensuring ORC delivers with the quality and credibility that has built its reputation in the industry. Internally, they serve as the technical backbone of ORC's workforce development strategy
• partnering with the VP and L&OD Specialist to design and deliver role-based training, define competency progressions across agent levels, and build the scalable learning infrastructure that supports ORC's growth. This role also builds and manages a bench of contract SMEs
• identifying, engaging, and overseeing external instructors and technical contributors who expand ORC's delivery capacity without adding permanent headcount. Contracting decisions are made in partnership with the VP of People & OD. Collaboration with operations leadership
• including field leaders and project managers
• is a natural part of how this Director operates, particularly when aligning training initiatives to project delivery needs or capturing institutional knowledge from the field. What We Offer Competitive base pay: $165,000
• 185,000 per year Bonus Opportunities Health, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) with company match and disability coverage Paid time off, sick time, and holidays Tuition reimbursement and professional training Recognition programs and growth opportunities ClassPass and Breethe Memberships What You'll Do External Training Portfolio Ownership Serve as the primary owner and delivery lead for ORC's active external training contracts with government agencies, public sector clients, and industry partners.

Manage client relationships end-to-end

• from scope alignment and scheduling through delivery, debriefs, and renewals. Support business development for new training opportunities by providing technical content for proposals, participating in presentations, and leveraging industry relationships. Contribute to ORC's growing university microcredential partnership with WVU
• ensuring curriculum integrity, industry alignment, and ORC's credibility as a knowledge partner.

Track scope, deliverables, timelines, and budget inputs across active training engagements; escalate changes in scope or resourcing needs to the VP of People & OD. Maintain a strong professional presence within the ROW industry through associations, conferences, and thought leadership that reinforces ORC's reputation as a training leader. SME Bench Development & Management Identify, evaluate, and recommend contract SMEs for technical instruction, curriculum development, and course delivery

• with contracting decisions made in partnership with the VP of People & OD. Onboard and orient contract SMEs to ORC's training standards, delivery expectations, and quality benchmarks. Manage SME assignments across active engagements
• matching expertise to contract requirements and ensuring delivery quality.

Monitor SME performance and provide feedback to maintain consistency and credibility across all ORC training touchpoints. Build a pipeline of future SME relationships in anticipation of growth in the training portfolio. Technical Knowledge Stewardship & Internal L&D Partnership Serve as the primary internal SME for ROW technical content, including URA and relocation assistance, acquisition practices, title diligence, eminent domain, and ROW compliance. Partner with the VP of People & OD and L&OD Specialist to conduct technical training needs analyses across agent roles, levels, and specializations. Define skill progressions and competency distinctions across agent levels

• from early career through senior and specialized ROW practitioners. Audit and integrate existing client SOPs, project manager-owned content, and field knowledge into structured, role-based learning plans within ORC Academy. Surface technical learning gaps that are invisible to non-ROW practitioners
• identifying what managers may not know to ask for, and building content that addresses those gaps proactively. Provide technical advisory input on training strategy, curriculum sequencing, and content development priorities across all People & OD initiatives. Curriculum Development & Training Content Develop, review, and maintain technically accurate training materials
• including presentations, manuals, course content, and instructional resources
• aligned with current ROW regulations and ORC standards.

Collaborate with the L&OD Specialist, PMO, and Quality teams to co-design role-based training content for ORC Academy, ensuring technical accuracy and appropriate developmental leveling. Build and maintain a library of technical reference content that supports consistent, high-quality instruction across all delivery formats and audiences. Lead development of new training programs in response to regulatory changes, corporate initiatives, emerging industry needs, or new client contract requirements. Ensure all training materials reflect current law, regulatory statutes, and industry best practices

• establishing and maintaining a quality review process for all content published or delivered externally. Training Delivery & Instruction Deliver instructor-led ROW training for internal employees across career stages
• including onboarding cohorts, early career programs, role-specific skill development, and leadership-level technical education.

Facilitate courses related to URA, relocation assistance, acquisition, title, eminent domain, and ROW compliance for varied audiences including field agents, project managers, and public sector clients. Lead or co-deliver external client training engagements, with travel as required for in-person instruction. Adapt instructional methods and content depth to audience level

• from new-to-industry professionals entering through early or second career programs to experienced senior ROW practitioners.

Early Career & Second Career Program Leadership Lead the design and delivery of ROW-specific technical content within ORC's early career development pathways and onboarding programs. Shape second career transition programs by defining the technical learning curve, sequencing skill acquisition, and identifying realistic competency milestones for professionals entering the field from adjacent industries. Partner with the L&OD Specialist to ensure development plans, career pathways, and progression frameworks are technically grounded and field-validated. Serve as a mentor and technical advisor to early-career ROW professionals, reinforcing ORC's identity as a place that develops serious ROW talent.

Minimum Requirements:

10+ years of substantive experience in the Right of Way industry, with demonstrated depth across multiple technical domains

• including URA compliance, relocation assistance, and acquisition practices. Strong working knowledge of at least two of the following: eminent domain process, title diligence, valuation and appraisal concepts, ROW laws and regulations across multiple states. Proven experience delivering or facilitating technical training, workshops, or professional education for adult learners
• in classroom, virtual, or hybrid formats.

Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory and field-based concepts into clear, structured, and engaging learning content. Experience working directly with public agencies, DOTs, utilities, or ROW programs in a professional capacity. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to command a room and adjust communication style across audiences ranging from new agents to executive clients. Comfort operating in a billable, client-facing environment with accountability for delivery quality and relationship management.

Bonus Points if you have:

SR/WA designation or equivalent industry credential. Experience developing training programs, manuals, competency frameworks, or course catalogues. Familiarity with LMS or LXP platforms, SCORM content, or eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Rise). Experience managing contract SMEs, coordinating multi-instructor delivery, or overseeing training project scope. Background in adult learning principles, instructional design methodology, or workforce development strategy. Curiosity about and comfort with AI-enabled learning tools and modern L&D practices. Experience contributing to proposals, scopes of work, or business development efforts for training contracts. Relocation and per diem are not provided Ready to Apply? Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements. ORC is one of America's most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects. 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, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.