Right-of-Way Agent

About the role

This position is responsible for field-level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. The agent will work independently to perform a variety of duties, including contacting land interests, negotiating acquisitions, analyzing appraisals, and preparing for potential condemnation proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Contact owners of interests in land regarding acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims, and other matters.
• Purchase property by negotiating with owners, analyzing appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards, and regulations.
• Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
• Recommend whether a reasonable compromise is likely and whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
• Recommend payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
• Estimate areas of potential damage in advance of construction and gather information on damages occurring during construction.
• Prepare lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assist the client’s attorney, and serve as an expert witness in mediation or trial if negotiations fail.
• Work unsupervised in a variety of roles and specialize in areas such as regulatory matters or acquisition.
• May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.
• Work with office staff to ensure a healthy work environment and staff satisfaction.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of Right of Way experience.
• Willingness to work on-site in Providence, RI.
• Prior real estate experience is a plus.

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of college and two-plus years of Right of Way experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Experience interpreting documents and using all tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
• Extensive acquisition experience.
• Broad knowledge of all phases of Right-of-Way.
• Understanding of environmental issues.

Licensing

• Valid driver’s license.
• Maintain minimum automobile liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely for reports, specifications, and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) using whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and solve problems involving multiple variables.
• Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
• Intermediate skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn new programs rapidly.
• Willingness to travel frequently and meet timeline constraints.
• Flexibility, multi-tasking ability, and positive attitude.
• Team player mentality.

Pay

Salaried position with a day rate component of $315–$335 per day (depending on experience).