Land Agent - Kiewit Power Delivery

Kiewit; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation, based in Medford, OR, is seeking a Right of Way Land Agent to support land acquisition, easement drafting, and rights evaluations. The role emphasizes ArcGIS proficiency, coordination with landowners, and compliance with project guidelines. 3+ years of ROW experience is preferred.

The position requires travel to government buildings and field sites, with a focus on timely acquisition and accurate documentation to support power delivery projects.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of ROW experience.
• High school diploma.
• Knowledgeable in ArcGIS, Google Earth, Office, and data management software.
• Ability to work in remote locations for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide land acquisition services throughout the ROW lifecycle in compliance with project guidelines and regulations.
• Review and correct title takeoffs, construction plans, and ROW documents.
• Deliver property rights documents to owners; negotiate and secure parcels through counteroffers.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ArcGIS

Google Earth

Microsoft Office

Data management software

Job description

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Delivery

Department:Compliance

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Right of Way Land Agent with a strong background in drafting of easements, landowner coordination and right-evaluations. This role will support the projects management and compliance with existing land rights and the acquisition of new rights for updates to existing systems. The ideal candidate will bring 3 or more years of experience in land acquisition, with a strong command of ArcGIS and Field Maps for spatial data interpretation.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve cl

Location

The position is based out of Medford, OR.

Responsibilities

Provide land acquisition services throughout the right-of-way lifecycle, in compliance with project guidelines and regulations

Review and correct title takeoffs, construction plans, and ROW documents;

Deliver property rights documents to owners and representatives; negotiate and secure parcels through approved counteroffers

Maintain contact documentation, conduct final title checks, manage back taxes, and ensure removal of compensated items

Submit and track offer letters, counteroffers, and Releases of Damages; attend field reviews and provide weekly status reports

Handle administrative tasks including mailing notifications, filing deeds, verifying condemnation parcel addresses, and organizing acquisition packets

Submit vendor forms to expedite payments and support efficient project closeout

Can adapt to new systems and software environments

This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durationsient expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

Qualifications

• Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with land owners (or their designees)
• High school diploma
• 3 to 6 years of ROW experience
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software
• Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices
• Ability to work in remote locations for long periods of time;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism;
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions

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Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.