ROW Agent Entry Level

About the role

The Right of Way (ROW) Agent, under the direction of a Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, performs survey permission, acquisition, and some title research.

Responsibilities

• Research, negotiate, and execute short- and long-term lease agreements and Right of Way acquisitions for construction that meet organizational goals.
• Search for and determine land ownership interests, including surface ownership and owner locations.
• Identify, detail, and acquire all required construction permits and permit requirements as directed.
• Oversee land-related legal issues, including title transfers, deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning.
• Resolve legal matters related to land acquisitions, including easements, damage settlements, and permit acquisition.
• Prepare daily activity reports and special agent’s reports for complex negotiations.
• Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights or identify deficiencies requiring remedial action.
• Serve as liaison with landowners/tenants on ownership, easement rights, damage claims, and access issues.
• Apply established company and client policies, procedures, and processes to perform work.
• Review third-party development plans and relevant Right of Way records (e.g., easements, permits) to identify conflicts.
• Maintain up-to-date status with designated upper-level Right of Way agent or project manager/supervisor to ensure completion per client procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience in the Right of Way industry.
• Good understanding of applicable laws, regulations, Right of Way policies, procedures, and terminology.
• Knowledge of settlement instruments and contract terms.
• Familiarity with land-related contracts and agreements (e.g., fee simple, rights-of-way, leases, temporary workspace agreements, licenses, permits, ordinances, franchise agreements).
• Experience with acquisition and relocation documents, notices, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize workload, adjust to changing priorities, and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete Right of Way transactions independently with some oversight from a Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor.
• Ability to interpret alignment sheets and plats.
• Proficiency in land title research.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships.
• Good judgment and experience handling confidential information.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities as needed.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance per agreed work schedule, including adjusted schedules or overtime as required by projects.
• Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Spends 25% of time in an office environment and 75% in the field.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.