Right of Way (ROW) Agents (Field Based)

Responsibilities

Cover diverse and complex negotiations with landowners (or their designees).

Work on the settlement of complex damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during the construction.

Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.

Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.

Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project.

Comply with corporate health and safety policies.

Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalency required.
• Minimum 3 years of ROW experience.
• Oil & Gas, diversified energy or electric transmission experience preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software.
• Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices.
• Ability to work in remote locations for long periods of time.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.
• Able to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Local candidates strongly preferred.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package.

Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable.

The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.