Land Agent / ROW (San Diego or California)

About the role

Join the Monument Team! Monument is a full-service real estate and right-of-way consulting firm based in California. Our clients include Federal, State, and Local agencies and engineering consulting firms. Monument’s remote workplace model has been a cornerstone of our success for years, allowing us to deliver exceptional results while maintaining a highly engaged and connected workforce. We are seeking experienced Land Agents to assist in the acquisition of land rights across multiple projects. Positions available: 3 – 1 position requires the candidate to be located in or around the San Diego area (occasional client site or office visits required); 2 positions are California remote. At Monument, we believe happy employees make happy clients. Our unique workplace culture fosters innovation, learning, and growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. Learn more about who we are at: https://monumentrow.com/

Responsibilities

• Prepare document packages for the acquisition of easement rights (ROW and/or Service Line Agreements), temporary or permanent, with customers.
• Acquisition and land rights due diligence activities.
• Reading and interpreting legal descriptions and title documents.
• Reviewing and redlining land-related agreements and documents.
• Conduct complex analysis and review of design plans, title, land descriptions, survey plat maps, and tract/parcel maps.
• Coordinate acquisition of land rights with legal, planning, survey, and project teams.
• Research and review owner records for identifying ownership status and prior rights of impacted properties.
• Review design drawings to determine rights needed and request and prepare exhibits for electric and gas distribution service.
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders, including federal agencies, Tribal representatives, legal counsel, and staff while maintaining confidentiality and strong professional relationships.
• Track project status in multiple platforms, including uploading correspondence, and ability to present updates upon request.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in related transactional real estate work. College degree in related field is preferred.

Skills

• Proven background in acquisition and transactions.
• Familiarity with tribal and federal lands.
• Strong expertise in title and utility design plan review.
• Familiarity with survey mapping and county assessor records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, OneDrive and SharePoint experience a plus.
• Right-of-Way (ROW) knowledge and experience is preferred.
• Experience in creating simple exhibits in AutoCAD LT.
• Ability to manage, plan and process multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excels in meticulous, repetitive tasks that require consistency and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage dual systems (Teams, Outlook, etc).