Operations Manager – Omaha, NE

Synergy Land Services LLC (Synergy) is pleased to offer an opportunity to join our busy team as Operations Manager (W2 employee) in Omaha, Nebraska.

About Synergy

Synergy is a leading land and right-of-way consulting company providing comprehensive land, acquisition, stakeholder engagement, environmental, and project support services across North America. Synergy’s team of land professionals support clients in the energy, utilities, renewables, telecommunications, and infrastructure sectors. Our success is built on strong client relationships, operational excellence, and commitment to delivering results.

As our USA operations continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead and support a wide range of land services across the USA from Omaha.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager will oversee Synergy’s day-to-day USA operations while actively supporting and managing project execution, resource management, business development initiatives, and client service delivery throughout the USA. Current client work includes right-of-way and land rights acquisition projects focused on power transmission lines, large-scale renewable energy and energy pipelines. This role requires a strong drive to manage operations as a small business, with regular direction from company owners and mentoring from current Omaha based leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and support USA-based projects
• Coordinate staffing assignments and resource allocation
• Full-cycle staff management (hiring, onboarding, offboarding, performance management of both independent contractors and employees)
• Directly engage in client land-related tasks (e.g., acquisition, stakeholder engagement, reporting) as billable resource
• Lead, mentor, and support staff and project teams
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Monitor operational budgets and expenditures, and forecast profitability
• Manage safety program, updates and reporting
• Lead or support business development and strategic growth initiatives across USA markets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, land management, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset but not required
• Minimum 7+ years of leadership or management experience
• 4 – 5 years of direct land acquisition experience (e.g., title work, landowner negotiations, supervising acquisition teams) in either renewable energy, powerline or pipeline-related projects
• Currently hold or able to obtain a Nebraska Real Estate Salesperson Lic. or Broker designation
• Currently hold or able to obtain a State of Nebraska Notary certification
• Currently credentialed / involved in or willing to join and actively participate in the International Right of Way Association (IRWA)
• Strong understanding of project management principles and operational processes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting experience

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based bonus opportunities, including new client revenue sharing
• Benefits to be negotiated on an individual basis
• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities

Location

Omaha, Nebraska (primarily office-based with periodic travel throughout the USA).

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be considered.

Submit resumes to the attention of Human Resources via email: resume@synergylandusa.com.

Please refer to Job Posting code SEP2026-OPMGR-OMA.

Please view our website, www.synergylandusa.com, for additional information regarding services we provide.