Land/Right of Way Agent

Alta E&I; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid certifications

Mentorship

Flexible working

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Career advancement

Bonuses

Culture of belonging

Job summary

Alta Land & ROW Services, a division of Alta E&I, seeks an experienced Land/Right of Way Agent to support public-sector infrastructure projects across Arizona. You will work with governmental agencies on URA-compliant acquisitions, negotiate with property owners, and coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and managers to keep projects moving.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in ROW acquisition, strong negotiation and communication skills, and familiarity with URA regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Right of Way acquisition experience.
• Experience with governmental agency or federally funded projects.
• Working knowledge of the URA requirements.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; GIS and project management software experience is a plus.
• IRWA coursework or SR/WA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire easements and property rights for public infrastructure projects.
• Conduct negotiations with property owners while maintaining positive public relationships.
• Ensure acquisitions comply with URA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate with agency representatives, engineers, surveyors, and project managers.
• Review title information and assist with acquisition documentation.Maintain accurate project records and prepare status reports.
• Attend public meetings and stakeholder coordination meetings as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

GIS

Project management

URA knowledge

IRWA coursework

Tools

GIS software

Project management software

Job description

250 employees across the state. We’re 100% Arizona owned and managed, which means you’ll never feel like a number here. Our team delivers a full spectrum of services - civil engineering, surveying, geotechnical and materials testing, environmental, and EHS - giving you exposure to many paths and projects.

Alta is big enough to offer opportunities, and advanced technology - yet small enough that you’ll know your team, see your impact, and have leadership that knows you.

We’re proud to be a trusted partner to some of the nation’s largest corporations, developers, and public agencies - helping to build the future, while also protecting it through environmental stewardship and sustainable solutions.

General Summary:

Alta Land & ROW Services is seeking an experienced Land/Right of Way Agent to support public-sector infrastructure projects throughout Arizona. The ideal candidate has experience working with governmental agencies and federally funded projects requiring compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA).

Responsibilities

• Acquire easements and property rights for public infrastructure projects.
• Conduct negotiations with property owners while maintaining positive public relationships.
• Ensure acquisitions comply with URA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate with agency representatives, engineers, surveyors, and project managers.
• Review title information and assist with acquisition documentation.Maintain accurate project records and prepare status reports.
• Attend public meetings and stakeholder coordination meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Right of Way acquisition experience.
• Experience with governmental agency or federally funded projects.
• Working knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Assistance (URA) requirements.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; GIS and project management software experience is a plus.
• IRWA coursework or SR/WA designation is a plus.

Why Alta?

See your impact.

How many people can drive by a highway, school, or major company and say, “I helped build that?”

At Alta, every employee can. The work we do is visible in the infrastructure communities rely on every day.

We’re passionate about developing people. Many of our leaders began their journey in entry level positions, and worked their way up into management. We invest in you from day one with hands-on training, paid certifications, and mentorship to help you progress in your career.

Working at Alta means:

• Career mobility: clear paths to grow into leadership roles.
• Multi-disciplinary exposure: civil, survey, geotechnical, materials testing, environmental, EHS, etc.
• Investment in you: paid certifications and ongoing training.
• Culture of belonging: supportive teams where your work is recognized.
• Impact you can see: the chance to contribute to projects that define communities.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Flexible work environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT. It is the policy of Alta E&I not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.