Trans ROW & Real Estate Supv

PPL Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Foundation seeks a qualified individual to manage the vision and strategy of the Transmission Right of Way (ROW) and Real Estate Organization. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations while supervising the acquisition of rights-of-way and managing projects within budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in utility management. Essential skills include public speaking, negotiation, and process enhancement.

Work location may vary; candidates may need to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years’ relevant experience in utility management.
• Knowledge of right-of-way fundamentals and real estate valuation.
• Ability to implement process enhancements and efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage vision and strategy of Transmission ROW and Real Estate.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state land requirements.
• Supervise a team and manage performance of contractors.
• Provide expert testimony at utility commission hearings.

Skills

Process enhancement

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience or equivalent

High school diploma with 11 years of utility experience

Tools

Knowledge of contracts and legal agreements

Job description

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high‑performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head‑on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

This position is responsible for managing the vision and strategy of the Transmission Right of Way (ROW) and Real Estate Organization by developing, implementing and refining internal process and procedures. The objective of this position is to assure that transmission ROW and Real Estate work within T&S is completed in accordance with applicable external and internal requirements while meeting project scope, schedule, and budget. Supervises the ROW and real estate organization in the acquisition of rights‑of‑way, land acquisition, and substation sites; in addition to managing transmission right‑of‑way and fee‑owned encroachments, violations, and mitigations programs. The position requires technical and professional knowledge of ROW, real estate, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island Utility Commission regulations and must be capable of testifying at hearings; interpersonal and negotiation skills necessary to interact with governmental officials, key community leaders, and large stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure process, procedures and policies are clearly defined and appropriate performance standards are developed.
• Execute the business strategy for the transmission ROW and real estate function in support of the overall T&S strategies and goals.
• Execute the T&S strategy for working and competing outside the PPL territory under FERC 1000. This includes contracting strategy that aligns with the T&S strategy for competitive transmission projects.
• Establish a strong interface with engineering, project management, construction, legal, regulatory and other key stakeholders to develop processes that will support the goals of the business.
• Key interface with agencies as it pertains to transmission land acquisition activities. Works with Transmission Siting, ROW, Permits and Real Estate Manager for high‑level issues that may occur.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, state and federal land and license requirements.
• Accountable for scope, schedule and budget as it pertains to T&S ROW and real estate. Establish performance indicators and performs benchmarking for continuous improvement integration.
• Responsible to provide oversight and management of five or more employees and outside contractors, including tracking performance to ensure contract terms are met. Work with PPL Supply chain to qualify contractors. Also responsible for releasing contractors for poor performance.
• Responsible for knowledge management – retention of standard, repeatable and efficient processes.
• Provide expert testimony at Utility Commission, condemnations and other hearings as necessary.
• Participate in storm restoration efforts as assigned in designated areas.
• If applicable, in‑person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.
• All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive.
• May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after‑hours, outside of your normal schedule.
• The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on‑site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on‑site may be required to engage in face‑to‑face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co‑workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree with 7 years’ relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, including:
• High school diploma with 11 years of utility right‑of‑way and real estate or project management experience with a general understanding of right of way fundamentals.
• 2. Knowledge of contracts, legal agreements and valuation methods related to right of way and real estate.
• 3. Ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies.
• 4. Accomplished public speaker with the ability to represent PPL EU before local, regional, state and federal officials and in hearings/public meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior Right‑of‑Way Agent (SRWA) designation by International Right of Way Association (IRWA).
• Comprehension of the eminent domain process.
• Notary Public.