Right of Way Agent
Core
Negotiating fee simple and easement acquisitions and providing support for property rights acquisition in transportation and utility projects.
Role type
Right of Way Agent
Builds
Public infrastructure projects (transportation and utility)
Domain
Civil Engineering / Real Estate / Transportation Infrastructure
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Property negotiations, fee simple acquisition, easement acquisition, title research, appraisal coordination, legal document preparation, stakeholder management, project tracking, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Knowledge of state and local right-of-way procedures, familiarity with eminent domain laws, experience in real estate or related fields
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), company-specific software
Responsibilities
Conduct property owner and tenant contacts including negotiations and closings, review and interpret right-of-way plans and legal descriptions, coordinate with landowners, attorneys, and government agencies, prepare and maintain acquisition documentation, explain project impacts and valuation methodology, support condemnation activities, attend field meetings and site visits
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience)