Hybrid ROW Program Lead – Electric Transmission

Jacobs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 92,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Right-of-Way Program Lead to support a major electric utility in the Midwest and Eastern United States. You will direct ROW acquisition, easement negotiations, and land rights management across transmission, substation, and grid modernization programs within the SOAR+E team.

You will lead internal staff and external partners, drive KPIs, align with schedules and budgets, and collaborate with client PMO leadership to deliver compliant, high‑quality ROW solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Land Management, Environmental Planning, Business, Engineering, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive right-of-way, land services, utility infrastructure, or related experience.
• Experience leading ROW acquisition and land services programs for electric transmission, substation, renewable energy, or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and external service providers.
• Strong understanding of ROW acquisition processes, easement negotiations, property rights, title review, appraisal support, and eminent domain procedures.
• Experience working within PMO, program management, or large capital delivery environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and performance of ROW services across a portfolio of electric transmission, substation, and related infrastructure projects.
• Manage and coordinate internal Jacobs staff and external ROW consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to achieve program objectives.
• Establish delivery strategies, work processes, and performance metrics that support efficient and consistent ROW execution across multiple projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for ROW matters within the SOAR+E team and PMO structure.
• Support development and implementation of program-level standards, procedures, tools, and reporting mechanisms.
• Collaborate closely with client representatives, PMO leadership, project managers, engineering teams, and environmental personnel to support project delivery.
• Provide strategic guidance on ROW risks, opportunities, acquisition strategies, and schedule considerations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Land Management, Environmental Planning, Business, Engineering, Geography, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Right-of-Way Program Lead to support a major electric utility in the Midwest and Eastern United States. You will direct ROW acquisition, easement negotiations, and land rights management across transmission, substation, and grid modernization programs within the SOAR+E team.

You will lead internal staff and external partners, drive KPIs, align with schedules and budgets, and collaborate with client PMO leadership to deliver compliant, high‑quality ROW solutions