About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior ROW Agent / Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution based in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Identify and verify property ownership through public records, title research, and other available resources
- Research, review, and analyze land titles while identifying, resolving, and documenting title defects and ownership issues
- Lead negotiations for the acquisition of rights-of-way, easements, and other property interests
- Prepare, review, analyze, and interpret land and right-of-way agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, licenses, and related documentation
- Maintain accurate project records, landowner communications, parcel information, and transaction data within databases and project management systems
- Lead the negotiation, administration, management, and protection of clients' real property rights
- Ensure compliance with client land policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable jurisdictional standards
- Analyze property rights and resolve complex land-related issues throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage billing, invoicing, cost estimates, liability matrices, and related financial or administrative matters
- Oversee the preparation and execution of permits, consents, licenses, quitclaim documents, and other real estate agreements
- Lead project meetings, client discussions, status updates, and cross-functional coordination activities
- Manage project schedules, deliverables, priorities, and stakeholder expectations
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in right-of-way, land acquisition, and electric transmission and distribution projects
- Demonstrated leadership and project management experience overseeing complex right-of-way and land acquisition initiatives
- Strong business acumen and exceptional client relationship management skills
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with clients, landowners, regulatory agencies, internal teams, and external partners
- Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong professionalism, flexibility, interpersonal skills, and ability to operate independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, project teams, regulatory bodies, property owners, and other stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and project tracking or project management systems
- Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD Lite, Google Earth, and land management software applications
- California Real Estate License is required
- Strong understanding of property rights, easements, land acquisition processes, and right-of-way requirements within electric transmission and distribution environments
Conditions
- Annual compensation of $110,000–$135,000 DOE
- Full-time employment
- Remote position based in California
- Opportunity to lead complex electric transmission and distribution right-of-way projects
- Significant ownership across land acquisition, negotiations, agreements, and project delivery
- Direct collaboration with clients, landowners, regulatory agencies, engineering teams, and other senior stakeholders
- Supportive and inclusive remote work environment focused on innovation, learning, and professional growth
- Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and real estate initiatives
- High level of autonomy and responsibility within a collaborative project environment