ROW Program Lead Hybrid Grid Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Right-of-Way (ROW) Program Lead to support a major utility program across the Midwest and Eastern United States. You will direct internal and external teams to ensure ROW acquisition, easement negotiations, land rights management, and stakeholder engagement align with schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

In this leadership role, you will collaborate with the SOAR+E discipline and PMO, drive performance metrics, and integrate ROW activities with

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.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Midwest and Eastern United States.

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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Right-of-Way (ROW) Program Lead to support a major utility program across the Midwest and Eastern United States. You will direct internal and external teams to ensure ROW acquisition, easement negotiations, land rights management, and stakeholder engagement align with schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

In this leadership role, you will collaborate with the SOAR+E discipline and PMO, drive performance metrics, and integrate ROW activities with