Right Of Way Agent

Contract position based in Bellevue, WA. Primarily remote with occasional on-site travel required.

About the role

Independently manage real estate activities on complex company-generated and New Customer Construction (NCC) projects, including the acquisition, management, and disposal of right-of-way and real property. Utilize public and company records to research and determine ownership, operating rights, and other real property issues. Prepare legal descriptions, appraisal reports, correspondence, and complex real estate documents such as easements, deeds, leases, permits, and consent agreements. Negotiate, obtain, interpret, and defend the company's operating rights on public and private property and manage real property assets to maximize returns.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate real estate activities with service providers and project teams.
• Prepare and review documents and correspondence for all real estate activities.
• Perform research and analysis of public and company records, and conduct field inspections.
• Prepare, order, review, and interpret complex appraisal reports.
• Read, create, and interpret real property legal descriptions.
• Negotiate with landowners, attorneys, and others to acquire or dispose of operating rights, including easements, permits, licenses, and consents.
• Negotiate the sale, purchase, lease, and sublease of real property.
• Represent the company's interests with customers and governmental agencies.
• Effectively manage real property to maximize return.
• Manage rights-of-way and property rights.
• Respond to internal and external customer real estate inquiries.
• Provide cost estimates for project budgeting purposes.
• Coordinate contractor/vendor real estate activities including surveying, mapping, title, appraisal, negotiation, legal, and brokerage services.
• Resolve encroachments and other legal challenges involving real estate interests.
• Participate with legal counsel in litigation processes, including condemnation, when necessary.
• Prepare, issue, and renew Limited Use Permits/Consent Agreements.
• Informally provide leadership and training within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of relevant work experience in the acquisition, management, or transfer of land rights needed for utility or transportation infrastructure.
• Valid driver's license.
• Washington Real Estate Managing Broker’s license.

Skills

• Expertise in real estate, acquisitions, and document management.
• Proficiency in right of way and real property management.
• Skilled in negotiation, easement, and real property acquisitions.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)