ROW Delivery Lead for Grid Modernization

Jacobs; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced ROW Program Lead to guide a portfolio of electrical transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects across the Midwest and Eastern United States. You will direct a mix of internal staff and external partners, ensuring ROW acquisition, easement management, and stakeholder coordination align with client objectives, schedules, and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in ROW/land services, with strong leadership and PMO experience.

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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities across geographically dispersed teams.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and performance of ROW services across a portfolio of electric transmission, substation, and related infrastructure projects.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multi-project management

PMO experience

Driving license

Education

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

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced ROW Program Lead to guide a portfolio of electrical transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects across the Midwest and Eastern United States. You will direct a mix of internal staff and external partners, ensuring ROW acquisition, easement management, and stakeholder coordination align with client objectives, schedules, and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in ROW/land services, with strong leadership and PMO experience.