Land Manager

Right of Way (ROW) / Land Supervisor

Lead Critical Energy Infrastructure Projects

Madison, WI (Onsite)

Step Into a High-Impact Leadership Role

If you’re ready to move beyond parcel-level work and into true program leadership, this is your opportunity. We’re seeking a Right of Way (ROW) / Land Supervisor to lead field teams and drive land acquisition strategy for major electric and gas infrastructure projects. In this role, you won’t just manage processes—you’ll shape outcomes, influence project timelines, and serve as a key partner to utility stakeholders delivering essential energy infrastructure.

About the Organization

Join a nationally recognized infrastructure consulting firm at the forefront of delivering large-scale energy and utility programs across the U.S. This organization is known for supporting some of the most complex electric transmission and gas distribution projects in the country, combining deep technical expertise with highly structured ROW execution models.

With strong internal support teams handling title, research, and administrative functions, leaders here are empowered to focus on what matters most:

• Driving acquisition strategy

• Leading high-performing field teams

• Managing risk and stakeholder relationships

• Delivering projects that power communities

This is a company where program stability meets career growth, offering long-term project pipelines and the ability to make a measurable impact.

What You’ll Own

As a ROW Supervisor, you’ll sit at the intersection of people leadership, strategy, and execution—ensuring projects move forward efficiently, compliantly, and on schedule.

Team Leadership & Performance

• Lead and mentor ROW Agents, Land Agents, and Specialists

• Drive productivity, quality, and consistency across the team

• Assign territories and balance workloads for optimal performance

• Review active negotiations and guide risk-based decision-making

• Impact Metric: Your team will maintain consistent outreach of ~10 landowner contacts per day per agent.

Acquisition Strategy & Project Delivery

• Direct land acquisition for:

• Electric transmission & substations

• Distribution upgrades

• Gas system expansions & replacements

• Develop strategies (voluntary acquisition vs. condemnation)

• Align ROW timelines with engineering and construction schedules

• Proactively identify risks and unblock critical path issues

Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

• Ensure adherence to PSC requirements, tariffs, and utility standards

• Support eminent domain and condemnation processes

• Partner closely with legal teams to navigate complex scenarios

• Oversee documentation, compensation, and acquisition integrity

Stakeholder & Escalation Management

• Step into high-stakes or sensitive negotiations

• Manage interactions with municipalities, tribal entities, and key stakeholders

• Support public-facing communications alongside stakeholder teams

• Resolve disputes that could impact schedule or project delivery

Cross-Functional Influence

• Work alongside:

• Utility Project Managers

• Engineering & Design Teams

• Construction & Operations

• Legal & Regulatory Teams

• GIS and Land Records

• You’ll be a central connector, ensuring land efforts stay aligned with every phase of project execution.

What You Bring

Required

• Proven ROW experience within electric and/or gas utilities

• Leadership experience (formal or informal team oversight)

• Strong command of land acquisition and eminent domain processes

• Ability to manage complexity, deadlines, and reporting requirements

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• Experience supporting high-volume, programmatic ROW efforts

• Comfortable in fast-paced, metrics-driven environments

• Ability to lead across multiple projects simultaneously

Why This Role Stands Out

• Long-term stability: Multi-year program work with consistent funding

• Career growth: Step into visible, high-impact leadership

• True influence: Shape strategy—not just execution

• Support structure: Dedicated back-office teams enable you to focus on leadership

• Meaningful work: Help deliver infrastructure that communities depend on

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80600.00 - $88400.00/yr.

Company Benefits Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.