ROW Program Lead - Transmission & Grid Projects

Jacobs; Minneapolis (MN); 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

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an experienced ROW Program Lead to manage a portfolio of transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects across the Midwest and Eastern United States. You will direct internal teams and external partners to ensure compliant, timely, and cost-effective ROW execution in alignment with client objectives.

The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder engagement, and integration with siting, environmental, permitting, and engineering efforts within a PMO framework.

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.
• Demonstrated experience leading ROW acquisition and land services programs for electric transmission, substation, renewable energy, or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within PMO, program management, or large capital delivery environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.

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

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Land Management, Environmental Planning, Business, Engineering, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field

Job description

Jacobs seeks an experienced ROW Program Lead to manage a portfolio of transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects across the Midwest and Eastern United States. You will direct internal teams and external partners to ensure compliant, timely, and cost-effective ROW execution in alignment with client objectives.

The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder engagement, and integration with siting, environmental, permitting, and engineering efforts within a PMO framework.