Lead Title Reviewer

Role Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Lead Title Review to join our team remotely. This role provides quality assurance and technical review of right-of-way title research and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project, client, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Receive general guidance relating to project objectives, quality standards, and priorities.
• Exercise independent judgment in reviewing title products and identifying risks or deficiencies.
• Serve as a technical resource to title abstractors, right-of-way agents, and project managers.
• Provide constructive feedback and technical guidance to support staff development and continuous improvement.
• Review title abstracts, ownership reports, and supporting documentation for right-of-way acquisitions.
• Verify chain of title, ownership interests, legal descriptions, and identified encumbrances.
• Identify title defects, inconsistencies, or missing documentation and recommend corrective actions.
• Assess title findings for potential impacts to acquisition strategy, negotiations, or construction.
• Coordinate with abstractors, attorneys, surveyors, and right-of-way agents to resolve title issues.
• Ensure title products meet client-specific standards, DOT requirements, and internal QA/QC procedures.
• Perform detailed quality control checks on title research conducted across multiple jurisdictions.
• Document review comments, required revisions, and final approvals in project tracking systems.
• Assist with developing and refining title review standards, checklists, and best practices.
• Support audits, due diligence reviews, and condemnation preparation as needed.
• Stay current on applicable real estate, right-of-way, and title review practices and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Eight or more (8+) years of experience in title abstracting, title examination, or right-of-way title research.
• Must have experience in full cycle chain of title back to patent.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex title work and resolving title issues.
• Familiarity with transportation, utility, or public infrastructure right-of-way projects preferred.
• State-specific title, paralegal, or right-of-way certifications preferred, where applicable.

Requirements

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.