ROW Supervisor

Dudley Land Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Utility Services is seeking a ROW Supervisor to lead field teams on major utility infrastructure projects in the United States. You will direct field personnel, manage projects end-to-end, and collaborate with clients on schedule, budget, and quality.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and project-management skills. Ideal candidates have extensive ROW experience, a track record of supervising professionals, and readiness to travel extensively across multiple states.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in right-of-way acquisition or utility land services.
• 3+ years leading field teams or supervising professionals.
• Experience managing complex ROW acquisition projects.
• Strong knowledge of real estate principles, title research, easement and eminent domain.
• Proven leadership, negotiation, communication and conflict resolution.
• Project management and client relationship experience.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Direct field personnel across one or more ROW acquisition projects.
• Supervise and develop Land Representatives and Lead Land Representatives.
• Manage staffing, schedules, budgets, and risk for projects.
• Lead difficult negotiations and support condemnation activities when needed.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, chair meetings, resolve issues.
• Own project financials including budgets and profitability.
• Review acquisition docs for quality and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Project Management

Team Building

Travel Readiness

Client Relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/real estate/land management/project management

Tools

GIS

Title Research

Easement Acquisition

Eminent Domain Knowledge

Job description

DUDLEY UTILITY SERVICES

ROW Supervisor

Confidential Search Recruiting for 2027 Projects

We're building the bench for a substantial slate of utility infrastructure work landing in 2027 (electric transmission and distribution, substations, telecom and fiber, water, wastewater, gas, renewables, and transportation projects) and are looking to start connecting with folks before the work hits.

The Opportunity

The Right-of-Way Supervisor owns the outcome on assigned acquisition projects: leading the Land Representatives and Lead Land Representatives who do the fieldwork, and answering directly to clients for schedule, budget, and quality. You'll build the team, set the pace, and step in personally on the negotiations nobody else can close.

What You'll Do

• Direct field personnel across one or more right-of-way acquisition projects, setting priorities and workloads to match schedules and client expectations.
• Supervise and develop Land Representatives and Lead Land Representatives; coaching, evaluating performance, and building bench strength.
• Manage complex acquisition projects start to finish: staffing plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation.
• Guide the toughest negotiations (difficult ownership, valuation, title, and stakeholder issues) and support condemnation or eminent domain activity when required.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned clients, leading project meetings and resolving issues before they escape.
• Own project financials: budgets, labor utilization, expense approval, and profitability.
• Review acquisition documentation for quality and consistency, and drive continuous improvement across the team.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of right-of-way acquisition or utility land services experience.
• 3+ years leading field teams or supervising professional personnel.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex right-of-way acquisition projects.
• Strong knowledge of real estate principles, title research, easement acquisition, eminent domain, and property rights.
• Proven leadership, negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong project management and client relationship experience.
• A valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and the willingness to travel extensively.

Nice to Have

• A bachelor's degree in business, real estate, land management, project management, or a related field.
• SR/WA designation, or progress toward one.
• PMP certification.
• Experience managing large utility infrastructure projects or supervising multi-state acquisition teams.
• Experience supporting eminent domain proceedings.
• Knowledge of GIS, title research, survey, utility engineering, and construction processes

A Confidential Conversation

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