Joshua Shuttlesworth

Utilities Project Manager 2 – O.R. Colan | Columbus, OH | 01/26–Present | 40HPW |• Utility Infrastructure Project Leadership – Direct full life-cycle management of complex utility right-of-way and infrastructure projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and compliance across transmission, distribution, and energy development initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams in executing land acquisition, permitting, and stakeholder coordination efforts, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to client and regulatory requirements.• Right-of-Way & Land Acquisition Strategy – Orchestrate comprehensive land acquisition programs including line list development, title research, landowner outreach, easement negotiation, and damage settlement processes. Navigate complex ownership structures and regulatory environments to secure required property rights, maintaining relationships and minimizing risk.• Stakeholder & Client Engagement – Manage high-visibility relationships with utility clients, engineering firms, environmental consultants, and landowners, serving as primary point of contact for project execution. Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, proactively resolving issues and aligning project deliverables with client expectations and contractual obligations.• Financial & Operational Management – Oversee project financial performance including budget tracking, forecasting, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects. Monitor key performance indicators, utilization rates, and cost controls to ensure profitability targets are achieved while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.• Regulatory Compliance & Permitting Oversight – Navigate federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks to secure required permits and approvals, coordinating with agencies and stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and land use requirements. Mitigate risk through proactive identification of regulatory challenges and implementation of project strategies.• Project Controls & Process Optimization – Implement standardized project management systems, reporting tools, and workflows to enhance operational efficiency and transparency across project portfolios. Utilize data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement methodologies to streamline processes, improve deliverable quality, and reduce cycle times.• Risk Management & Issue Resolution – Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks including title defects, stakeholder disputes, access constraints, and schedule impacts. Lead resolution of complex project issues through negotiation, strategic planning, and cross functional coordination to maintain project momentum and avoid delays or claims.• Team Leadership & Performance Management – Lead and mentor project teams including right-of-way agents, document specialists, and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project goals and company standards. Drive accountability, performance, and professional development while fostering a culture of collaboration and operational excellence. 

ORC is a people first company that values its people. The relationships I have built here in a very short timeframe are deeper than some of those at companies where I have had a much longer tenure. 

I have worked as a project manager across all forms of energy and government over the last twenty years. I hold a Doctor of Jurisprudence, Master of Business Administration, and two BSBADs in Management and Marketing. 

Do your research, know the company, know right of way and know how your skills fit into what the company does. We are giving you the opportunity to pitch/sell your services so know your product (you), know your strategic advantages, and know your weakness (and be prepared to address how you have worked on those and continue to work on those).