Right of Way Senior Project Manager

May 27, 2026

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Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a Right of Way Senior Project Manager to join our team remotely in Iowa.<pre> </pre>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. Purpose Take on a leadership role within the Right of Way team to provide services to clients and coordinate with Right of Way Agents/COS, project managers and other leadership, clients, engineers, and other disciplines to deliver on schedule and on budget transportation, energy, or utility projects. Train and mentor junior staff and manage workload for their team. Responsibilities Leadership and Direction<ul><li>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.</li></ul>At the Operational and Company Level<ul><li>Be able to execute through administration, technical and management techniques on multiple projects to ensure the successful completion, on time and within budget. </li><li>Effectively execute project contracts and develop internal staff. </li><li>Assist in developing processes and provide input on achieving company and office operational excellence while growing their region and office. </li></ul> Do the Work<ul><li>Oversee client interaction, including preparation of new contract proposals, change orders, and attendance at project meetings.</li><li>Lead and manage current project teams from bid until completion, while looking to obtain future business and performing own project duties.</li><li>Mentor and direct junior staff, coordinate with project managers, and responsible for goal setting and performance management of right-of-way team.</li><li>Work closely with Director, Right of Way to direct, manage and lead a right-of-way team in an office and / or in the field.</li><li>Supervise and be responsible for the overall directions, coordination, and management of a right-of-way team and sub-consultants.</li><li>Manage of daily plan production of team, schedule, budget, quality control/assurance, collections, and opportunities.</li><li>Track results and reports progress on a regular basis.</li><li>Assist in developing processes and providing input for achieving company and office operational excellence while growing region and office.</li><li>Coordinate with leaders on project goals, progress, processes, reporting, and resource allocation.</li><li>Complete timesheet review and employee evaluations.</li></ul> Success Metrics and Competencies <ul><li>Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.</li><li>Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.</li><li>Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.</li><li>Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.</li><li>Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.</li><li>Commitment to driving profitability and growth.</li><li>Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.</li><li>Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.</li><li>Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.</li><li>Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent professional experience required. </li><li>Industry related Right of Way work experience and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. </li><li>Eight or more (8+) years of experience performing all aspects of land, right of way, easement acquisition, title research, comparable industry related education, or related industry experience. </li><li>Minimum two (2) years of Right of Way supervisory experience, preferred.</li><li>Ability to lead and develop a right of way team and manage projects. Minimum two years supervisory experience preferred.</li><li>Thorough knowledge in 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.</li><li>Experience reading construction / engineering or related design plans/profiles.</li><li>Intermediate computer skills in various Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as familiarity with database systems.</li><li>Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license.</li><li>Multilingual is a plus.</li><li style="list-style-type: disc;">Professional real estate license in applicable state or the ability to obtain one within 3 months (90 days) of hire is required. </li><li>International Right of Way Association (IRWA) coursework or certification as RWA, RWP or SR/WA preferred. </li></ul> About Bowman Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li><li>401(k) retirement savings plan with company match</li><li>Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays</li><li>Tuition reimbursement and professional development support</li><li>Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts</li></ul> Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status. Physical Demands and Working Environment <ul><li>This position may be subject to pre-employment and/or random drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable federal, state, or client requirements.</li><li>Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.</li><li>Mobility around an office environment.</li><li>Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.</li><li>Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.</li><li>Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.</li><li>Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.</li><li>Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.</li></ul>#LI-KS1 Job Description Disclaimer Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice. Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click <a href="https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click <a href="https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace. If you have any questions about the application process, please email <a href="mailto:recruiting@bowman.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recruiting@bowman.com</a>.

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