ROW Program Lead: Grid Modernization & Utility Projects

Jacobs; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a ROW Program Lead to support a strategic delivery partner program for a major electric utility across the Midwest and Eastern United States. You will direct a team of internal Jacobs resources and external partners to ensure ROW acquisition, easement procurement, and property rights management align with schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires coordinating with PMO leadership, engineering, environmental planning, and public engagement to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Land Management, Environmental Planning, Business, Engineering, Geography, Public Administration, or 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate and related fields

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a ROW Program Lead to support a strategic delivery partner program for a major electric utility across the Midwest and Eastern United States. You will direct a team of internal Jacobs resources and external partners to ensure ROW acquisition, easement procurement, and property rights management align with schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires coordinating with PMO leadership, engineering, environmental planning, and public engagement to deliver