Lead Right Of Way Agent

About the role

Manages and supports multiple ROW Agents. Responsible for identifying and contacting landowners, negotiating and purchasing new easements, re-negotiating existing easement rights and obtaining crossing permits from various entities. Regularly coordinates with Project Manager through effective communication and various reports on all field activity. Establishes and maintains professional relationships with key project personnel and serves as liaison between clients and landowners from acquisition through end of construction. Assists with preparation for condemnation process if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and reviews work of the ROW Agents.
• Tracks and reports acquisition progress.
• Negotiates and purchases permanent easements.
• Negotiates and purchases temporary construction easements.
• Enters all landowner contacts and communications in database.
• Secures crossing permits for roads and railroads.
• Provides condemnation support.

Requirements

• Understands real estate practices and state regulations.
• Effective communication with landowners.
• Excellent negotiating and document interpretation skills.
• Understanding of real estate practices and government regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.
• Able to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem solving/analysis skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 3 years of Right-of-Way industry experience.

Skills

• Effective communication with landowners.
• Excellent negotiating and document interpretation skills.
• Understanding of real estate practices and government regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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