Right of Way Director: Lead Strategy, Growth & Delivery

Bowman Consulting; Wexford (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Bowman Consulting in the Northeast U.S. seeks a Right of Way Director to lead the ROW department, overseeing preparation, staffing, budgeting, and client relations. The role supports senior management objectives and directs execution across multiple complex projects.

The position emphasizes growth, profitability, and high standards in project delivery. The candidate will supervise project managers, coordinate with internal teams, develop proposals and budgets, and help secure repeat business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent Right of Way work experience.
• Fifteen or more (15+) years of experience performing all aspects of land, right of way, easement acquisition, title research, or comparable industry related education.
• Minimum five (5) years of Right of Way supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge in all aspects of Right of Way, including project management, acquisition, title, permitting, budgeting, cost forecasting, operation, due diligence, public relations, community outreach and solid understanding of general regulatory, eminent domain, and legal issues.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing the financial, marketing, human resources, and operational aspects of an engineering department.
• Experience reading construction / engineering or related design plans/profiles.
• Expert computer skills in various Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as familiarity with database systems.
• Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license.
• Multilingual is a plus.
• Professional real estate license in applicable state or the ability to obtain one within 3 months (90 days) of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Right of Way department including directing the preparation functions and all personnel decisions.
• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution.
• Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Serve as technical advisor by providing senior level input and evaluation on projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Real estate license

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database systems

Job description

Bowman Consulting in the Northeast U.S. seeks a Right of Way Director to lead the ROW department, overseeing preparation, staffing, budgeting, and client relations. The role supports senior management objectives and directs execution across multiple complex projects.

The position emphasizes growth, profitability, and high standards in project delivery. The candidate will supervise project managers, coordinate with internal teams, develop proposals and budgets, and help secure repeat business