Right of Way Specialist II

About the role

RK&K is looking for a Right of Way Specialist to support our Utilities/Real Estate Group in North Carolina. Build your career and help build a better environment by providing real estate support to include negotiations and acquisitions assistance for utility and other infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide real estate support for acquisitions
• Negotiate acquisitions/divestures as needed on various utility projects
• Comply with Federal, State, and Local real estate laws
• Prepare required Deeds, Easements, Options, Condemnation Packages, and Agreements as necessary
• Conduct property settlements
• Testify as needed in condemnation cases
• Attend project meetings, prepare and provide project updates, and create meeting minutes
• Prepare Comparable Market Analysis reports and just compensation letters
• Perform appraisal reviews
• Research county land records and review title commitments

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance, or property asset management services
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience negotiating for the acquisition or sale of real estate
• Ability to communicate effectively as a witness in trials and in public meetings and hearings
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, engineers, and the general public
• Knowledge of the court system, its records, and its rules
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local real estate laws, standards, and guidelines such as the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acts
• Experience in a variety of acquisition and relocation projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Electric Utility projects
• Previous DOT experience
• Located near the Outer Banks, Rocky Mount, or Greenville
• Knowledge of Electric Utility Systems
• Experience reviewing Title Commitments
• General knowledge of North Carolina

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career development opportunities

About Us

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.