Land Solutions, Right of Way Title Specialist – Nationwide
Atwell, LLC · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
HybridOTHR$35–$40/hrFull-time
About the role
The Right of Way Acquisition Specialist supports projects across the U.S., engaging landowners, conducting title research, and negotiating agreements to secure land rights.
Responsibilities
- Engage landowners to explain project scope, address questions, and secure land rights including easements, rights of entry, and option agreements
- Conduct detailed title research, ownership verification, and parcel analysis using county records, GIS systems, and public data sources
- Prepare, review, and execute land use agreements in alignment with client, state, and regulatory requirements
- Negotiate compensation agreements and support resolution of damage claims in coordination with project leadership
- Maintain accurate, organized parcel files and document all landowner communications
- Record executed documents with appropriate county offices across multiple jurisdictions
- Interpret maps, plats, legal descriptions, and title reports to clearly communicate property impacts
- Cook up access for survey, environmental, and project teams across active project areas
- Support valuation efforts, appraisals, and damage assessments
- Track acquisition progress in project systems and provide regular updates to leadership
- Participate in project meetings and assist with closeout activities
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in right of way, title, land acquisition, or real estate
- Strong working knowledge of title research, land ownership, and property records across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience navigating county records, courthouse research, and GIS platforms
- Ability to work with a wide range of landowners and stakeholders with professionalism and clarity
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to resolve issues effectively
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Comfortable with nationwide travel and working in both field and remote environments
- IRWA coursework or certification is a plus
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
Pay
$35 - $40 USD