Field-Based ROW Team Lead & Senior Acquisition Expert

ProSource Land Services; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Leave Benefits

Financial Education Resources

Referral Bonus

Job summary

ProSource Land Services is seeking a Field-based ROW Team Lead / Senior Acquisition Specialist in Minnesota to supervise and mentor a team of acquisition professionals while directly handling complex landowner negotiations.

You will work with the Project Manager to set priorities, oversee performance, and ensure efficient progress of parcel files from field to close, including coordination with appraisal, survey and title resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of right of way, land acquisition, real estate or comparable infrastructure experience.
• Significant direct landowner negotiation experience.
• Experience acquiring easements for pipeline, electric transmission or other linear infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to independently resolve difficult acquisition matters.
• Strong knowledge of easement documents, title information, appraisal concepts, damages and property rights.
• Ability to lead and coach other acquisition professionals.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout an assigned Minnesota territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction and technical support to assigned ROW acquisition specialists.
• Maintain an active portfolio of complex or high-priority acquisition files.
• Negotiate permanent and temporary easements, access rights, workspace and related property interests.
• Review agent activity, negotiation strategy and documentation.
• Identify stalled or difficult negotiations and develop appropriate escalation strategies.
• Assist the Project Manager with workload allocation, schedule management and field priorities.
• Review agreements and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate landowner commitments, damages and special construction considerations.
• Assist with identification and preparation of potential condemnation matters.
• Coordinate with appraisal, survey, title and legal resources when needed.
• Support construction ROW activities as acquisition work transitions into construction.
• Maintain professional, respectful and productive relationships with landowners.
• Provide timely and accurate updates through the project's ROW tracking system.
• Mentor less experienced team members and reinforce ProSource expectations for responsiveness, documentation and professionalism.

Skills

Right of way

Land acquisition

Negotiation

Leadership

Documentation

Project coordination

Education

IRWA coursework or professional certification

Job description

ProSource Land Services is seeking a Field-based ROW Team Lead / Senior Acquisition Specialist in Minnesota to supervise and mentor a team of acquisition professionals while directly handling complex landowner negotiations.

You will work with the Project Manager to set priorities, oversee performance, and ensure efficient progress of parcel files from field to close, including coordination with appraisal, survey and title resources.