Senior ROW Agent / Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution

About the role

Monument is a full-service Real Estate and Right-of-Way consulting firm based in California, serving Federal, State, and local agencies and engineering consulting firms. The company operates with a remote workplace model that has been a cornerstone of its success, delivering exceptional results while maintaining an engaged and connected workforce. Monument is seeking a Senior Right-of-Way Agent / Project Manager located in California to manage electric transmission and distribution projects. The successful candidate will handle right-of-way activities, manage project schedules and deliverables, negotiate, and prepare and execute land and right-of-way agreements, permits, and other documents necessary for acquisition. The role serves as a key liaison between clients, stakeholders, landowners, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget. At Monument, happy employees make happy clients; the workplace culture fosters innovation, learning, and growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and verify land ownership through public records and other available resources.
• Research, review, and analysis of land titles, identifying and resolving title defects and ownership issues.
• Lead negotiations for the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests on behalf of clients, ensuring favorable outcomes and alignment with project objectives.
• Prepare, analyze or interpret all land and right-of-way-related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Maintain accurate project records, landowner communications, and parcel-related data within company databases and project management systems.
• Lead the negotiation, administration, management, and protection of clients' real property rights, including third-party uses on client-owned property and activities occurring within client easements.
• Ensure compliance with client land policies, regulatory requirements, and jurisdictional standards related to licensing, consents, grant-outs, encroachments, and major transmission line relocations.
• Review and analysis of property rights, resolve complex land-related issues, and manage billing and invoicing matters with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of real estate agreements, including permits, consents, licenses, cost estimates, liability matrices, and quitclaim documents.
• Lead project meetings, client discussions, status updates, and cross-functional team coordination efforts as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in right-of-way, land acquisition, in electric transmission and distribution.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience leading complex right-of-way and land acquisition projects.
• Strong business acumen and exceptional client relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Possess flexibility, professionalism, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple projects and competing priorities with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, project teams, regulatory agencies, landowners, and clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and project tracking systems.
• Familiarity with GIS, Autocad Lite, Google Earth, and land management software applications.
• California Real Estate License Required.