Real Estate Specialist / Right of Way Agent

Percheron LLC; Southern Pines (NC); Híbrido; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Percheron LLC is seeking a Real Estate Specialist aka Right of Way Agent in North Carolina to support infrastructure projects by researching title records, negotiating with landowners, and acquiring land rights.

You will collaborate with project teams, prepare legal and closure documents, and use MS Office, GISMO, Google Earth, and other tools to ensure compliance with laws and timely right-of-way clearances. A NC Real Estate License and at least one year of experience are required.

Qualificações

• Active NC Real Estate License (required).
• Minimum one year of relevant industry experience.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct negotiation and acquisition of land leases and ROW agreements for construction projects.
• Review title documents and verify land ownership interests using title research packets and online records.
• Oversee land-related legal matters including transfers of titles and deeds, easements, and related regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with client engineers, landowners, and tenants to resolve ownership, easement, and access issues.

Conhecimentos

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Formação académica

Active NC Real Estate License

Ferramentas

MS Office

Maximo

Google Earth

GISMO

County GIS/ROD apps

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Real Estate Specialist aka Right of Way Agent

The Right of Way (ROW) Agent, working under the guidance of a Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, brings solid experience in survey permission, acquisition, and title research. In this role, the ROW Agent is responsible for acquiring, researching, and managing land rights essential for public or private infrastructure projects— including utilities, transportation, and energy. The position requires negotiating with landowners, conducting thorough title research, and ensuring all activities comply with relevant laws and regulations. This agent is expected to collaborate effectively with team members while also demonstrating autonomy and professionalism in handling complex land rights matters.

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

• Conduct research, negotiation, and acquisition of short- and long-term land leases and right of way agreements to support construction projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify and verify various land ownership interests, including surface ownership and locations, by reviewing and interpreting engineered drawings title research packets, and online records.
• Oversee all land-related legal matters, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, zoning, and interpretation of easements and associated land rights. Clearly explain legal terminology to stakeholders and assess risk in negotiations.
• Manage resolutions and prepare legal forms for land acquisitions, applying creativity and professional judgement as needed.
• Prepare thorough daily activity reports and special agent's reports documenting complex negotiations for easements, damage settlements.
• Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights, proactively identifying deficiencies and recommending remedial action.
• Serve as liaison with client engineers, landowners and tenants regarding ownership, easement rights, damage claims, and access issues, demonstrating advanced communication and negotiation skills.
• Effectively utilize company and client policies, procedures, and processes as well as technology tools such as MS Office, Maximo, Google Earth, GISMO, and county GIS/ROD applications.
• Review third-party development plans and relevant right of way records (easements, permits, etc.) to identify and resolve conflicts.
• Maintain up-to-date status with designated upper-level agents or project managers/supervisors to ensure assignments are completed according to client procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate customer schedules for site visits or remote discussions, maintain organized notes and records, and uphold professionalism and integrity in all interactions.
• Ensure compliance with real estate brokerage licensing requirements for each state represented, utilizing licensed agents for land right acquisition contracts as needed. Hold or willing to acquire a valid notary service to facilitate the prompt execution of land agreements by landowners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must have an active NC Real Estate License to be considered
• Minimum one year of relevant industry experience.
• Solid understanding of right-of-way laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity with settlement instruments, contract terms and various land- related agreements (fee simple, leases, permits, etc.).
• Experience with acquisition and relocation documents and processes.
• Able to plan, organize and adapt workload; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of completing right-of-way transactions with oversight as needed.
• Skilled in interpreting alignment sheets, plats, and performing land title research.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; customer focused.
• Exercises sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and effective in time management.
• Collaborative team player, willing to take on new responsibilities.
• Maintains regular attendance and adapts schedule as required by projects.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Spends 75% of the time in an office or remote environment and 25% in the field.
• Is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and armsand talk or hear.
• Occasional standing, walking, and actions such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching may benecessary.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colorvision, and the ability to adjust focus.