ROW Program Lead for Electric Transmission

Jacobs; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase option

Paid time off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced ROW Program Lead to support a strategic delivery partner program for electric transmission, substation, and grid modernization efforts in the Midwest and Eastern United States.

You will lead a team of Jacobs staff and external ROW consultants, ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements while coordinating with PMO and SOAR+E leadership to deliver integrated ROW solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive ROW, land services, utility infrastructure, or related experience.
• Experience leading ROW acquisition and land services programs for large infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within PMO, program management, or large capital delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and performance of ROW services across electric transmission, substation, and related projects.
• Coordinate internal staff and external ROW consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to meet program objectives.
• Establish delivery strategies, processes, and KPIs for consistent ROW execution across multiple projects.
• Serve as the primary ROW contact within the SOAR+E team and PMO structure.
• Support development and implementation of program-wide standards, procedures, tools, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

PMO experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PMO tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced ROW Program Lead to support a strategic delivery partner program for electric transmission, substation, and grid modernization efforts in the Midwest and Eastern United States.

You will lead a team of Jacobs staff and external ROW consultants, ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements while coordinating with PMO and SOAR+E leadership to deliver integrated ROW solutions.