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Transmission Right of Way Agent Staff -Staff Senior

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aep logoAep · New Albany, OH
Full-timeOn-site1w ago
AuditingComplianceLeadershipLessMentoring
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Responsibilities

  • Staff
  • Manage, develop, review and coordinate right-of-way project plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff related to portfolio of right-of-way projects.
  • Ensure corporate auditing requirements around estimating practices, escrow adherence and other cost expenditures are being followed.
  • Review periodic status and cost of managed right-of-way projects. Also, track the project quality, timeliness and performance against annual work plans.
  • Monitor the closeout process and review lessons learned for right-of-way projects and recommend process improvements as appropriate.
  • Staff Sr
  • Serve as the senior technical lead for right of way (ROW) Activities.
  • Serve as the Project Lead for complex and special projects, including Joint Ventures and EHV lines.
  • Manage, develop, review, and coordinate ROW project plans, schedules, budgets, and tools across multiple projects or programs.
  • Maintain knowledge in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist the TROW Manager in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
  • Ensure compliance with TROW estimating guidelines and practices.

Requirements

  • Transmission Right of Way Agent Staff SG9
  • Education:
  • Associate degree in an applicable field is required plus eight (8) years of related experience;
  • OR, bachelor's degree in an applicable field is preferred with six (6) years of related experience.
  • Depending on education and years of related experience in business, management, real estate, electric transmission
  • And/or distribution right-of-way or real estate activities and/or possess a professional certificate (i.e., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP, etc).
  • Prior experience in a leadership position and/or project management a plus.
  • Licenses/Certifications:
  • Professional licenses and memberships encouraged.
  • Transmission Right of Way Staff Senior SG10
  • Associate degree in an applicable field is required plus nine (9) years of related experience; OR, bachelor's degree in an applicable field is preferred with seven (7) years of related experience.
  • Depending on education and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in business, management, real estate, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way or real estate activities and/or possess a professional certificate (i.e., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP, etc).
  • License/Certification:
  • Professional licenses and memberships is desired.
  • Other Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:
  • Attend trials throughout Ohio Counties and testify on behalf of AEP Transmission.
  • Demonstrate clear, direct, concise, and professional communication, including effective listening, with all stakeholders, including team members, sponsors, and senior leadership.
  • Demonstrate the ability to organize project activities, delegate tasks, set clear expectations, manage deliverables, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Travel is required within the AEP Transmission service territory, with occasional travel outside the territory for special projects.
  • Travel is expected to be less than 25%. Must possess a valid driver's license, be eligible to rent a vehicle, and be able to drive up to 3-6 hours for site visits, landowner meetings, open houses, and stakeholder meetings.
  • On rare occasions, extended hours and overnight travel may be required. The position involves fieldwork requiring adherence to safety procedures and the ability to walk or hike up

Additional Information

Job Posting End Date 06-25-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary The Transmission Right of Way (TROW) Agent is responsible for the acquisition of land rights necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities. Job Description


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