Transmission Right of Way Agent - Senior

Job Summary

The Transmission Right of Way (TROW) Agent is responsible for the acquisition of land rights necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

• Staff Manage, develop, review and coordinate right-of-way project plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff related to portfolio of right-of-way projects.
• Ensure corporate auditing requirements around estimating practices, escrow adherence and other cost expenditures are being followed.
• Act as an expert witness, assist and confer with legal counsel, asset management and project managers in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions involving electric transmission and/or distribution facilities, together with lawsuits which may result from the construction, operation, maintenance or removal of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Approve vouchers for payments of expenses incurred in the acquisition of land and land rights involving electric transmission and/or distribution facilities such as but not limited to contractual obligations for the purchase of options, easements damage claims settlement, attorney fees, outside appraisal services and supplier invoices.
• Review periodic status and cost of managed right-of-way projects.
• Track the project quality, timeliness and performance against annual work plans.
• Monitor the closeout process and review lessons learned for right-of-way projects and recommend process improvements as appropriate.
• Staff Sr Serve as the senior technical lead for right of way (ROW) Activities.
• Serve as the Project Lead for complex and special projects, including Joint Ventures and EHV lines.
• Manage, develop, review, and coordinate ROW project plans, schedules, budgets, and tools across multiple projects or programs.
• Maintain knowledge in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist the TROW Manager in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
• Ensure compliance with TROW estimating guidelines and practices.

• Education:
  
  Associate degree in an applicable field is required plus eight (8) years of related experience; OR, bachelor’s degree in an applicable field is preferred with six (6) years of related experience.
• Experience:
  
  Depending on education and years of related experience in business, management, real estate, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way or real estate activities and/or possess a professional certificate (i.e., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP, etc). Prior experience in a leadership position and/or project management a plus.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Professional licenses and memberships encouraged for Staff and desired for Senior.
• Other Requirements &
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • Attend trials throughout Ohio Counties and testify on behalf of AEP Transmission.
  • Demonstrate clear, direct, concise, and professional communication, including effective listening, with all stakeholders.
  • Strong written, organizational, presentation, oral communication, and time management skills.
  • Ability to present complex right of way issues to senior leadership.
  • Ability to manage a portfolio of projects.
  • Extensive knowledge of right of way for electric transmission lines and substations.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring and providing guidance to staff.
  • Demonstrate ability to organize project activities, delegate tasks, set clear expectations, manage deliverables, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Travel is required within the AEP Transmission service territory, with occasional travel outside the territory for special projects.
  • Travel is expected to be less than 25%.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license, be eligible to rent a vehicle, and be able to drive up to 3–6 hours for site visits, landowner meetings, open houses, and stakeholder meetings.
  • On rare occasions, extended hours and overnight travel may be required.
  • The position involves fieldwork requiring adherence to safety procedures and the ability to walk or hike up to one to three miles as needed.