Senior ROW Agent / Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Monument is a full-service real estate and right-of-way consulting firm serving federal, state, and local agencies and engineering consulting firms. The Senior Right-of-Way Agent / Project Manager will manage electric transmission and distribution projects, including right-of-way activities, project schedules, negotiations, and land and right-of-way agreements. The role will coordinate with clients, stakeholders, landowners, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams to achieve project objectives on time and within budget.

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

Requirements:

• 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, Autoclad Lite, Google Earth, and land management software applications
• California Real Estate License Required