Title Supervisor

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides project manager oversight and expertise to land projects in terms of time, resources, and cost
• Interprets, negotiates, and prepares various proposals for title needs
• Participates in due diligence and business development opportunities as a subject matter expert
• Provides input and expertise in preparation of various contracts
• Maintains personnel requirements to meet title deadlines
• Collaborates with clients and adjacent departments to prepare all necessary title documents needed for acquisition
• Reviews all documents including title acquisition packages and title work for accuracy and completeness
• Reviews executed documents to assure accuracy of legal descriptions and that all documents are properly executed and notarized
• Identifies and notes title defects
• Prepares title related correspondence
• Attends meetings with client and other consultants
• Reviews Title Commitments based on plant searches, opinion letters, title evidence and prior policies

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong surface fee/easement/right of way acquisition experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team environment
• Ability to work and oversee multiple projects concurrently
• Extensive experience in overseeing creation of title ownership reports (Preferred HBP and Acquisition Due Diligence experience)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Land Management Systems
• Current IRWA or AAPL membership preferred, but not required
• In-depth knowledge of processes related to title research and curative measures
• Detailed knowledge of researching public and title company records
• Ability to compile and prepare chains of title, make abstracts of title with summaries of all matters and instruments of record
• Interpret deeds, plats, leases, court actions, probates, other documents impacting property ownership

About the Role

Coates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the ability to respond to client needs in all 50 states. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right-of-way services our clients need, when and where they need us.

Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Benefits

Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!