Real Estate Right-of-Way Specialist (ROW)
About the role
Bolton & Menk has a great opportunity for a Right of Way Specialist to join our team! As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. We are looking to add a Right of Way (ROW) Specialist who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities!
Responsibilities
- Supporting right-of-way (ROW) acquisition activities for infrastructure projects, including easements, temporary rights, and property purchases
- Supporting research of public records to confirm property ownership and reviewing deeds, plats, maps, and title commitments
- Supporting review of project plans to determine property impacts and required ROW needs
- Supporting preparation of parcel files, correspondence, and acquisition documents (e.g., easements, deeds, agreements)
- Supporting coordination with project teams, legal staff, and external partners to review documents and resolve discrepancies
- Supporting appraisal coordination and preparing documentation for offer packages
- Supporting processing of executed documents for recording and supporting payment tracking
- Supporting maintenance of accurate, organized, and audit-ready ROW files and trackers
- Supporting communication with property owners, agencies, and internal stakeholders to support negotiations and resolve routine inquiries
Requirements
- Active Minnesota State Real Estate License
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in real property management or property acquisition
- Experience negotiating real estate transactions or acquiring property interests (easements, rights-of-entry, temporary/permanent acquisitions)
- Strong understanding of property records, legal descriptions, and acquisition processes
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Able to manage multiple projects and maintain detailed documentation
- Certification through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) preferred
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed
Qualifications
- Active Minnesota State Real Estate License
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in real property management or property acquisition
- Experience negotiating real estate transactions or acquiring property interests (easements, rights-of-entry, temporary/permanent acquisitions)
- Strong understanding of property records, legal descriptions, and acquisition processes
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Able to manage multiple projects and maintain detailed documentation
- Certification through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) preferred
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed
Skills
- Property records research
- Legal descriptions
- Acquisition processes
- Communication and negotiation
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Document preparation and coordination
Benefits
Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
401(k) Match Program
Paid time off (PTO)
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Six paid company holidays
Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Dependent care reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Pay
Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000 depending on years of experience and credentials
Schedule
Flexible schedule