Assistant Right of Way Specialist

Job Summary

The Right of Way Agent will perform various duties in the facilitation of land acquisitions, negotiations, property research, titles, and surveys. This includes performing permitting activities, construction coordination, and restoration on Right of Way projects in a variety of locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, prepare, review, and interpret Land and Right of Way-related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Research and collect real property-related project documents.
• Translate data from Right of Way documents into the stakeholder management database.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of stakeholder management database entries from Right of Way field agents.
• Present technical data to Right of Way project team.
• Prepare and submit permit applications for the project team.
• Prepare project status, technical, and acquisition reports for the project team and/or client management.
• Ensure document preparation and control, meeting agendas, and other various project-related activities.
• Aid with subcontractor management, including reviewing contracts, invoices, and change orders.
• Aid in presenting in public involvement meetings.
• Perform project planning, budgeting, scheduling activities, and establishing critical project objectives within project parameters.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and understand title and appraisal reports and land surveys.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general real estate law.
• Demonstrated understanding of real estate title work.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Experience with database system management.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Preferred Skills

• SR/WA designation preferred.
• Other certification from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) preferred.
• Real Estate Broker preferred.
• Sales License preferred.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required; applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Required Experience

4 years of Right of Way acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain experience, project management, and/or real estate experience preferred.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Travel required: 10–20%.

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical infrastructure across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and around the world, the organization has grown to more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared investment in outcomes that has earned the firm a 4.2-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace and multiple Glassdoor Best Places to Work designations. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, program management professionals, and right of way specialists who collaborate on complex, consequential projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.