Easement Acquisition Specialist

Pike Corporation; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Georgia is seeking a rights-of-way specialist to research, secure, and process easements for transmission and distribution projects. You will work with landowners and authorities to obtain land rights and prepare permits.

The role requires knowledge of real estate law, negotiation skills, and notary requirements; a Notary Public seal must be obtained and maintained; a real estate license is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience obtaining property rights and easements from landowners and governmental agencies.
• Public Notary is required; Real Estate license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize communication and negotiating skills to acquire property rights required by the company and its affiliates.
• Utilize working knowledge of real estate law with engineering knowledge to apply solutions to acquisition projects.
• Acquire permits for use of federal lands, coordinating environmental compliance.
• Obtain appraisal and title reports to determine value for easements and fee title.
• Collaborate with Land Surveyors, Research Specialists, and Data Specialists to distribute work responsibly.
• Communicate with landowners, attorneys, public officials, and engineers to gain land rights.
• Prepare reports for weekly construction status meetings and right-of-way status updates.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Decision making

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

High school degree or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Pike Engineering in Georgia is seeking a rights-of-way specialist to research, secure, and process easements for transmission and distribution projects. You will work with landowners and authorities to obtain land rights and prepare permits.

The role requires knowledge of real estate law, negotiation skills, and notary requirements; a Notary Public seal must be obtained and maintained; a real estate license is a plus.