Bowman Consulting · 6 days ago
Lead Right of Way Agent
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$41/hr - $67/hr
2+ years expBowman Consulting is seeking a Lead Right of Way Agent to join their team remotely in Tennessee. This role involves leading a small team in right-of-way negotiations and acquisitions, serving as the primary point of contact for outreach, and handling challenging negotiations with landowners.
ConstructionReal EstateInformation TechnologyLegalCivil EngineeringCommercial Real Estate
Responsibilities
Perform work under moderate supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on an occasional basis
Position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a lead/resource among a team of colleagues in equivalent roles to share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship
May occasionally assist in delegation of assignments or provide feedback to managers
Serves as primary point of contact for all agents in the field to answer any questions that arise, provide mentorship, and engage approved training program for all new hires
Support Project Manager or ROW Supervisor in daily reporting/tracking of metrics
Provide training to agents on all processes and procedures to current team standards
Regularly and persuasively communicate with challenging landowners to overcome resistance
Handle complicated negotiations with landowners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise field agents as required
Negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests, as necessary on the company’s client’s behalf
Serve as liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, state agencies, etc., in support of right-of-way activities
Prepare daily field assignments and adjust as necessary
Review associated ROW docs, (easements, exhibits, payment agreements, rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, licenses, leases, permits, options, etc.) and other documents as necessary to acquire adequate rights for electric transmission and/or distribution facilities
Maintain property owner files, agent notes, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports
Identify land ownership from public records
Review, prepare, analyze, and interpret all land and Right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses
Qualification
Required
Bachelors, technical, or associate degree and/or equivalent right-of-way work experience required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a professional capacity
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time during busier periods
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, legal documents relating to real estate and right of way transactions
Ability to communicate and negotiate with property owners regarding changes that may affect their property. Clients include homeowners, legal representatives, industry, universities, and utilities
Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license
Proficient in Microsoft Applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiar with work management tools, and related technologies such as GIS and Google Earth
Professional real estate license in applicable state or the ability to obtain one within 3 months (90 days) of hire is required
Preferred
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working in all aspects of right-of-way acquisition, preferred
Working knowledge of right-of-way and land acquisition and of regulatory and legal issues preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Company
Bowman Consulting
Bowman Consulting is a civil engineering company that provides engineering consulting services nationwide.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$220M2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $70M
2024-05-03Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2024-03-26Post Ipo Secondary· $5M
Leadership Team
Daniel Swayze
Chief Operating Officer
Vijay Agrawal
Executive Vice President
Recent News
2026-05-04
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