Trans ROW & Real Estate Supv

Responsibilities

• Ensure process, procedures and policies are clearly defined and appropriate performance standards are developed.
• Execute the business strategy for the transmission ROW and real estate function in support of the overall T&S strategies and goals.
• Execute the T&S strategy for working and competing outside the PPL territory under FERC 1000. This includes contracting strategy that aligns with the T&S strategy for competitive transmission projects.
• Establish a strong interface with engineering, project management, construction, legal, regulatory and other key stakeholders to develop processes that will support the goals of the business.
• Key interface with agencies as it pertains to transmission land acquisition activities.
• Works with Transmission Siting, ROW, Permits and Real Estate Manager for high-level issues that may occur.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, state and federal land and license requirements.
• Accountable for scope, schedule and budget as it pertains to T&S ROW and real estate.
• Establish performance indicators and performs benchmarking for continuous improvement integration.
• Responsible to provide oversight and management of five or more employees and outside contractors, including tracking performance to ensure contract terms are met.
• Work with PPL Supply chain to qualify contractors. Also responsible for releasing contractors for poor performance.
• Responsible for knowledge management – retention of standard, repeatable and efficient processes.
• Provide expert testimony at Utility Commission, condemnations and other hearings as necessary.
• Participate in storm restoration efforts as assigned in designated areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years’ relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, including:
• A high school diploma with 11 years of utility right-of-way and real estate or project management experience with a general understanding of right of way fundamentals.
• Knowledge of contracts, legal agreements and valuation methods related to right of way and real estate.
• Ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies.
• Accomplished public speaker with the ability to represent PPL EU before local, regional, state and federal officials and in hearings/public meetings.