Entry-Level Right-of-Way Specialist (Hybrid)

Gannett Fleming; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Right of Way Specialist 1 to join our Transportation Practice in Cleveland, OH. This entry-level role follows a hybrid work model with regular in-office attendance at our Cleveland office.

You will support public and private projects through right of way acquisition and relocation programs, working with property owners, engineers, attorneys, and title abstractors to navigate complex transactions and ensure clear titles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of experience in right‑of‑way acquisition, utilities, and/or relocation.
• Basic knowledge of R/W acquisition, USPAP, Uniform Relocation Act, and eminent domain proceedings preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS, PowerPoint).
• Highly organized, excellent communicator, strong negotiation skills, self‑motivated, and a team player.
• Ability to work with a team of right of way agents, engineers, attorneys, and title abstractors.

Responsibilities

• Keep Right of Way Manager informed with regular updates and seek guidance as needed.
• Research deeds, reconveyances, agreements, and other documents related to property rights.
• Perform in-depth title research and/or review title reports and curative work to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with project engineers and/or managers to review project plans and land exhibits.
• Ensure all project records are organized and stored and compliant with procedures and laws.
• Learn negotiations to acquire rights of way through fee and/or easement purchases, dedication, donation, and condemnation.
• Explain project and property needs based on legal descriptions, mapping, and valuations.
• Participate in status meetings and provide regular updates in logs and reports.
• May work on encroachments into fee and easement properties.
• Utilize advanced technology to resolve challenges in the acquisition process.
• Progress toward becoming prequalified with the State of Ohio, DOT, by completing training courses.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Negotiation skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GFT is seeking a Right of Way Specialist 1 to join our Transportation Practice in Cleveland, OH. This entry-level role follows a hybrid work model with regular in-office attendance at our Cleveland office.

You will support public and private projects through right of way acquisition and relocation programs, working with property owners, engineers, attorneys, and title abstractors to navigate complex transactions and ensure clear titles.