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Right of Way Director

United States, Chicago Employment contract 130000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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Bowman has an opportunity for a Right of Way Director to join our team in the Midwest U.S. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Job Responsibility

  • Supervise Right of Way department including directing the preparation functions and all personnel decisions
  • Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution
  • Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution
  • Review work produced by staff for quality assurance
  • Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables
  • Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients
  • Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements
  • Serve as technical advisor by providing senior level input and evaluation on projects
  • Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish budgets and schedules
  • Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions
  • Supervise work of all ROW project personnel to ensure it meets the highest professional standards
  • Define the scope of multiple, complex projects and develop plan to accomplish ROW projects
  • Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules
  • Compile project status reports
  • Review job cost sheets/prepare monthly billings
  • Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation
  • Collect outstanding monies due from assigned clients
  • Participate in and formulate marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings
  • Secure repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients
  • Supervise the work of Project Managers when needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent industry related Right of Way work experience
  • Fifteen or more (15+) years of experience performing all aspects of land, right of way, easement acquisition, title research, or comparable industry related education
  • Minimum five (5) years of Right of Way supervisory experience preferred
  • Knowledge in all aspects of Right of Way, including project management, acquisition, title, permitting, budgeting, cost forecasting, operation, due diligence, public relations, community outreach and solid understanding of general regulatory, eminent domain, and legal issues
  • Demonstrated experience in successfully managing the financial, marketing, human resources, and operational aspects of an engineering department
  • Experience reading construction / engineering or related design plans/profiles
  • Expert computer skills in various Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as familiarity with database systems
  • Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license
  • Professional real estate license in applicable state or the ability to obtain one within 3 months (90 days) of hire is required

Nice to have

  • Multilingual is a plus
  • Minimum five (5) years of Right of Way supervisory experience preferred

What we offer

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
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