ROW Program Lead - Drive Grid Modernization (Hybrid)

Jacobs

Newport News (VA)

Hybrid

USD 92,000 - 144,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
401(k)
Stock purchase program
PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a ROW Program Lead to drive delivery across transmission, substation, and infrastructure projects. You will manage internal teams and external consultants, aligning schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements to client objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in ROW or related fields, strong leadership, and proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams within a PMO environment. Moderate travel is expected in the Midwest and Eastern United States.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in right-of-way, land services, utility infrastructure, or related field.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external service providers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead ROW planning, execution, and performance across electric transmission and related projects.
  • Coordinate internal Jacobs staff and external ROW consultants to meet program objectives.
  • Establish delivery strategies, processes, and KPIs for ROW execution across projects.
  • Serve as primary ROW contact within SOAR+E and PMO structures.
  • Support development and implementation of program standards, tools, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership
Program management
Stakeholder management
Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate / Land Management / Environmental Planning / Business / Engineering

Tools

PMO tools

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a ROW Program Lead to drive delivery across transmission, substation, and infrastructure projects. You will manage internal teams and external consultants, aligning schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements to client objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in ROW or related fields, strong leadership, and proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams within a PMO environment. Moderate travel is expected in the Midwest and Eastern United States.

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