Sr. ROW Agent

About the Role

The Sr. Right of Way Agent, under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, possesses excellent working knowledge of all right of way disciplines; title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The role requires strong expertise in property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.

Responsibilities

• Research, negotiate, and arrange purchase of short‑ and long‑term lease of land agreements and right of way for construction that meet the organization’s goals.
• Search for and determine various land ownership interests, including surface ownership and the locations of owners.
• Identify and provide details of all required construction permits and acquire permits as directed.
• Oversee all land‑related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning.
• Prepare resolutions and other legal forms related to land acquisitions, applying creativity and latitude as needed.
• Prepare daily activity reports and special agent reports for complex negotiations involving easements, damage settlements, and permit acquisition.
• Work in the office or out in the field as required.
• Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights and to identify deficiencies requiring remedial action.
• Serve as liaison with landowners/tenants on ownership, easement rights, damage claims, and access issues.
• Use established company and client policies, procedures, and processes to perform work effectively.
• Review third‑party development plans and relevant right of way records (e.g., easements, permits) to determine any conflicts.
• Maintain up‑to‑date status with the designated upper‑level right of way agent or project manager/supervisor to ensure assignments follow client procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in the Right of Way industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, right of way policies, procedures, terminology, and real‑property acquisition policies.
• Knowledge of settlement instruments and contract terms.
• Very knowledgeable about property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.
• Strong understanding of land‑related contracts and agreements for construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities, including fee simple, rights‑of‑way, leases, temporary workspace agreements, licenses, permits, ordinances, and franchise agreements, with the ability to complete transactions independently.
• Experience with acquisition & relocation documents, notices, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to plan and organize workload, adjust to changing priorities, and work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete right‑of‑way transactions independently.
• Ability to interpret alignment sheets and plats.
• Must be able to perform land title research.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; customer‑focused.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with others.
• Good judgment and experience handling confidential information.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate fully as a team player.
• Attention to detail with strong 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 when warranted.
• Ability to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Spends some time in an office environment.
• 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 required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.