Right of Way Director

About the Role

Bowman has an opportunity for a Right of Way Director to join our team in the Northeast U.S. We are open to candidates who reside anywhere in the Northeast. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. A career at Bowman is more than a job—it is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team, and empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution.
• Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution.
• Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Serve as technical advisor by providing senior-level input and evaluation on projects.
• Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish budgets and schedules.
• Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions, such as technical requirements, completion requirements, and billing inquiries.
• Supervise work of all Right of Way (ROW) project personnel to ensure it meets the highest professional standards.
• Define the scope of multiple, complex projects and develop plans to accomplish ROW projects. Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules.
• Compile project status reports.
• Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
• Collect outstanding monies due from assigned clients.
• Participate in and formulate marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
• Secure repeat business from existing clients and identify new clients.
• Supervise the work of Project Managers when needed.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent industry-related Right of Way work experience.
• Fifteen or more (15+) years of experience performing all aspects of land, right of way, easement acquisition, title research, or comparable industry-related education.
• Minimum five (5) years of Right of Way supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge in all aspects of Right of Way, including project management, acquisition, title, permitting, budgeting, cost forecasting, operation, due diligence, public relations, community outreach, and a solid understanding of general regulatory, eminent domain, and legal issues.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing the financial, marketing, human resources, and operational aspects of an engineering department.
• Experience reading construction/engineering or related design plans/profiles.
• Expert computer skills in various Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as familiarity with database systems.
• Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license.
• Multilingual is a plus.
• Professional real estate license in the applicable state or the ability to obtain one within 3 months (90 days) of hire is required.

About Bowman

At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level.

Pay

Salary range is $130,000 - $165,000 base and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

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.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which 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, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• May require some out-of-the-area and overnight travel according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.