Right Of Way Agent

Department: Corporate/Administrative | Location: Fredericksburg, VA (also Glen Allen, VA) | Compensation: $70,000 – $85,000 per year

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Right of Way (ROW) Agent to join our growing team. The ROW Agent will support land acquisition, easement negotiation, and property‑rights coordination for transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has experience in real estate, land acquisition, or public infrastructure projects and a solid understanding of applicable state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Research and review property ownership records, land titles, and plats.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, legal teams, and government agencies to obtain timely information for right‑of‑way efforts.
• Prepare and present compensation offers, agreements, and right‑of‑entry documentation to secure land rights, easements, or property purchases for public infrastructure projects.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records, correspondence, and acquisition files.
• Conduct property inspections and facilitate in‑person meetings with stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including VDOT and FHWA ROW procedures.
• Assist with relocation services as necessary, following the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act.
• Provide timely updates to project managers and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Attention to detail and a desire to learn the complexities of an ever‑evolving field of service.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to travel regionally between project sites and offices.
• Experience with VDOT right‑of‑way procedures (preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of title experience (preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in right‑of‑way acquisition, real estate, land development, or a related field (preferred).
• Familiarity with eminent domain and land acquisition regulations (preferred).
• IRWA (International Right of Way Association) coursework or certification (preferred).
• Experience with GIS tools and parcel mapping systems (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with Roth contributions.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, including 8 federal holidays plus 1 floating holiday.
• Parental leave.
• Professional and career development tracks.
• Positive work/life balance.

Pay

$70,000 – $85,000 per year