Right of Way Acquisition Agent (Field)

Responsibilities

• Research, negotiate, and arrange purchase of short‑ and long‑term lease of land agreements and right‑of‑way for construction that meet organizational goals.
• Search for and determine various land ownership interests, including surface ownership and owner locations.
• Identify required construction permits, detail permit requirements, and acquire permits as directed.
• Oversee all land‑related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning.
• Handle resolutions and other legal forms related to land acquisitions, applying creativity and latitude as needed.
• Prepare daily activity reports and special agent reports for complex negotiations involving easements, damage settlements, and permit acquisition.
• Work in the office or out in the field as required.
• Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights and to identify deficiencies requiring remedial action.
• Serve as liaison with landowners/tenants on ownership, easement rights, damage claims, and access issues.
• Use established company and client policies, procedures, and processes to perform work effectively.
• Review third‑party development plans and relevant right‑of‑way records (e.g., easements, permits) to determine any conflicts.
• Maintain up‑to‑date status with the designated senior right‑of‑way agent or project manager/supervisor to ensure assignments follow client procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in the right‑of‑way industry.
• Active Arizona Real Estate License.
• Excellent working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, right‑of‑way policies, procedures, terminology, and real‑property acquisition policies.
• Knowledge of settlement instruments and contract terms.
• Very knowledgeable about property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.
• Strong understanding of land‑related contracts and agreements for construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities, including fee simple, rights‑of‑way, leases, temporary workspace agreements, licenses, permits, ordinances, and franchise agreements, with the ability to complete right‑of‑way transactions independently.
• Experience with acquisition and relocation documents, notices, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to plan and organize workload, adjust to changing priorities, and work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete right‑of‑way transactions independently.
• Ability to interpret alignment sheets and plats.
• Capability to perform land title research.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; customer‑focused.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships.
• Good judgment and experience handling confidential information.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate fully as a team player.
• Attention to detail with strong planning, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities as needed.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance per agreed work schedule (may require adjusted schedule or overtime based on project needs).
• Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Spends 100% of time in an office environment.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.