Lead Right of Way Agent - San Diego, CA

Position Overview

Lead Right of Way Agent – San Diego, CA –
Bowman Consulting

Hybrid basis. Lead a small team of 4‑6 agents in right‑of‑way negotiations, acquisitions, and related work. Serve as the lead agent in the field, point of contact for the outreach team, and take the lead on challenging negotiations to overcome resistance.

• Perform work under moderate supervision requiring independent judgement and discretion.
• Serve as lead/resource among a team of colleagues to share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship.
• Act as primary point of contact for all agents in the field to answer questions, provide mentorship, and engage approved training program for new hires.
• Support Project Manager or ROW Supervisor in daily reporting and metrics tracking.
• Provide training to agents on processes and procedures to current team standards.
• Communicate with challenging landowners to overcome resistance.
• Handle complicated negotiations with landowners or their designees for acquisition of rights for construction, reconstruction, enlargement, or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities; supervise field agents as required.
• Negotiate acquisition of right‑of‑way, easements, and other property interests 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 documents (easements, exhibits, payment agreements, rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, licenses, leases, permits, options, etc.) to acquire adequate rights.
• 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.

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, and external clients.
• Ability to manage multiple time‑sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• California real estate license required.
• Bachelor’s, 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.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working in all aspects of right‑of‑way acquisition, preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time during busier periods.
• Working knowledge of right‑of‑way and land acquisition and of regulatory and legal issues preferred.
• 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 affect their property.
• Good driving record and current, valid State driver’s license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiar with work management tools, GIS, Google Earth.
• Professional real estate license in applicable state or ability to obtain one within 3 months.

Salary and eligible variable compensation commensurate with experience. Range is $30–$46/hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

• 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 performance‑based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

• Primarily indoor professional office environment (may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic).
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones,…