Manage and direct employees, both internal AEP and a large contract workforce engaged in transmission right of way activities throughout the region.
Plan, organize and provide training to the regional TROW staff on the acquisition of land and land rights for transmission projects.
Plan, organize and manage the regional efforts related to acquisition of land rights for transmission projects. Render guidance to other departments for the acquisition of land and land rights. Develop estimates and provide guidance for scheduling of right of way acquisition.
Identify qualified suppliers; develop, bid and administer contracts with right of way procurement companies for work on transmission projects.
Within the designated region, oversee, review and approve the preparation of nonstandard documents. Responsible for consistent interpretation easements and agreements. Ensure that all documents and forms used are acceptable to the AEP Legal.
Manage TROW electronic tools and databases, and ensure efficient utilization, including associated wireless and workstation hardware. Ensure the quality and consistency of the TROW records systems and legal documents.
Prepare and issue periodic reports indicating the status and cost of managed projects. Also track the project quality, timeliness and performance against annual work plans. Monitor the closeout process for TROW projects. Review lessons learned and recommend process improvements as appropriate.
Determines resource needs, designating staff members to work on projects, and assigning work to staff members.
Individual is expected to gain an understanding of the entire transmission line project process including scoping, estimating, risk assessment, s
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Job Posting End Date
06-16-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
The Transmission Right of Way (TROW) Manager reports to the Right of Way Manager, Senior. Responsible for managing the activities for multiple transmission regions, in coordination with efforts of the Transmission Right of Way (TROW) group. This group is responsible for securing land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of AEP's electric transmission facilities, and supporting the joint venture and Transource project TROW needs that are outside of AEP-Transmission territory. The position is responsible for timely, efficient and cost effective and proper execution of the group's duties, as such the manger is responsible for implementing organizational and process improvement and reporting organizational performance. Manager's duties include responsibility for interactions and negotiations with high profile or multi-state entities such as government agencies, corporations or major customers., The group's duties also include responsibility for interaction with landowners on existing transmission lines. Activities Include: enforcing AEP's easement rights, coordination as necessary with Forestry on tree trimming activities, including resolving disputes, resolving property owner complaints due to noise, nuisance shocks or other transmission line related landowner complaints. Has Board authorization to sign easements and documents that are binding to AEP. Works with AEP Legal and outside counsel on land rights matters affecting the Company.
Job Description
Aep · Roanoke, VA