Right of Way Acquisition Agent (Hybrid / Field)

About the Role

The Sr. Right of Way Agent, under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, possesses excellent working knowledge of all right of way disciplines, including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The role requires expertise in property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets, along with an active Texas Right of Way Certification from the Texas Real Estate Commission.

Responsibilities

• Research, negotiate, and execute short- and long-term land lease agreements and right of way acquisitions that align with organizational goals.
• Determine land ownership interests, including surface ownership and owner locations.
• Identify and acquire required construction permits and ensure compliance with permit requirements.
• Oversee land-related legal issues, such as title transfers, deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning.
• Prepare resolutions and legal forms for land acquisitions, exercising creativity and latitude as needed.
• Generate daily activity reports and special agent reports for complex negotiations involving easements, damage settlements, and permit acquisitions.
• Perform due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights, identifying deficiencies requiring remedial action.
• Serve as a liaison with landowners/tenants on ownership, easement rights, damage claims, and access issues.
• Review third-party development plans and right of way records to identify conflicts.
• Maintain up-to-date status with designated supervisors to ensure assignments comply with client procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in the Right of Way industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, right of way policies, procedures, and terminology.
• Knowledge of settlement instruments and contract terms.
• Proficiency in property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.
• Understanding of land-related contracts and agreements, including fee simple, rights-of-way, leases, and permits.
• Experience with acquisition and relocation documents, notices, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and adjust to changing priorities under minimal supervision.
• Skill in interpreting alignment sheets and plats.
• Proficiency in land title research.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships.
• Ability to handle confidential information with good judgment.
• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and strong planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Willingness to assume additional responsibilities and maintain regular attendance.
• Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

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