ROW Program Delivery Leader — Electric Grid Projects

Jacobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PPTO)

Seven holidays and caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Right-of-Way (ROW) Program Lead to support a major electric utility portfolio across the Midwest and Eastern United States. You will direct a team of Jacobs staff and delivery partners to execute ROW acquisition, easement procurement, and property rights management in alignment with schedules, budgets and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the SOAR+E Discipline Lead, you will set delivery strategies, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with client representatives,

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.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and travel as required; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and performance of ROW services across electric transmission and substations.
• Coordinate internal Jacobs staff and external ROW consultants and contractors to achieve program objectives.
• Establish delivery strategies, work processes, and performance metrics for ROW 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 with client representatives, PMO leadership, project managers, engineering teams, and environmental personnel to support project delivery.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical oversight to ROW staff and project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Team management

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 Right-of-Way (ROW) Program Lead to support a major electric utility portfolio across the Midwest and Eastern United States. You will direct a team of Jacobs staff and delivery partners to execute ROW acquisition, easement procurement, and property rights management in alignment with schedules, budgets and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the SOAR+E Discipline Lead, you will set delivery strategies, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with client representatives,