ROW Delivery Leader for Electric Grid Projects

Jacobs

Nashville (TN)

Hybrid

USD 92,000 - 144,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an experienced Right-of-Way (ROW) Program Lead to support a strategic delivery partner program for electric transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects across the Midwest and Eastern United States.

The ROW Program Lead will direct a mix of internal Jacobs staff and external partners, ensuring ROW acquisition, easement negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with schedules and budgets. Travel is required.

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.
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.