Right of Way Agent III

About the role

Bowman has an opportunity for a Right of Way Agent III / Customer Outreach Specialist III to join our team in Nashville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of right-of-way and real estate related activities, negotiating favorable terms to various land and right-of-way related agreements secured on behalf of the company's client, including the acquisition, relinquishment and modification of easements, fee land purchases, permit rights, encroachments resolutions and settlements of damage claims of company's client.
• Leadership and Direction:
  • Perform work under limited supervision. Receive direction on complex assignments with general guidance on execution.
  • Work is generally reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles.
  • Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests, as necessary on the client’s behalf.
  • Negotiate property damage settlements and loss claims associated with client’s capital projects.
  • Regularly and persuasively communicate with challenging landowners to overcome resistance.
  • Serve as liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, state agencies, etc., in support of right-of-way activities.
• Do the Work:
  • Identify land ownership from public records.
  • Research, review, analyze and title; identify defects and outline / recommend curation.
  • Prepare right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and right-of-way project acquisition.
  • Review, prepare, analyze, interpret all land and Right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
  • Resolve encroachment, damage claims, landowner complaints and inquiries at a minimal cost to client.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, commensurate relevant experience considered.
• Bachelor's, technical, or associate's degree preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience working in all aspects of right-of-way acquisition.
• Professional real estate license in applicable state or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire is required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, legal documents relating to real estate and right of way transactions.
• Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with work management tools, and related technologies such as GIS and Google Earth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.