Right of Way Acquisition Specialist

Prosource Technologies (Pty) Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Leaves of absence and bereavement

401k

Life and AD&D insurance

Short term disability insurance

Long term disability insurance

Financial education resources

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

ProSource Land Services is expanding its Minnesota Right of Way team for a major multi-year natural gas pipeline program. We seek experienced Right of Way Acquisition Specialists who live in or near project areas in southern or central Minnesota.

These are full-time ProSource employee positions with competitive benefits and a focus on practical problem solving in the field. You will establish relations with landowners, explain easement offers, negotiate and document negotiations, and coordinate

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of directly relevant right of way land acquisition experience
• Demonstrated landowner negotiation and relationship management skills
• Ability to read and understand easement documents, legal descriptions, parcel exhibits and basic title information
• Strong written documentation and organizational skills
• Comfortable working independently in the field while remaining accountable to a project team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic project tracking systems
• Valid driver's license and reliable ability to travel throughout an assigned territory

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with affected landowners
• Present and explain easement offers, exhibits and project information
• Negotiate permanent easements, temporary workspace access rights and related property interests
• Clearly document landowner contacts, commitments and negotiation history
• Address questions concerning project impacts, construction access, crop damages and property restoration
• Review title and ownership information relevant to assigned parcels
• Coordinate execution and delivery of acquisition documents
• Work with senior staff on difficult negotiations or potential condemnation matters
• Maintain accurate and current parcel status information in the project tracking system
• Coordinate with project management, survey, title, legal and construction personnel
• Assist with damage agreements and payments where assigned
• Transition into construction ROW support as acquisition territories are completed
• Respond promptly and professionally to landowners and project leadership
• Maintain complete organized and defensible project files

Skills

Landowner negotiation

Relationship management

Read easement documents

Documentation skills

Independent field work

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Tools

Project tracking system

Job description

RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION SPECIALIST PIPELINE Multiple Positions Available

Location Southern & North Metro Minnesota

Field Based

Employment Type Full Time

Starting Salary Range 72000 to 84000 annually

Travel Primarily within assigned local territory

ProSources Minnesota ROW Team ProSource Land Services is expanding its Minnesota Right of Way team for a major multi year natural gas pipeline program We are seeking experienced Right of Way Acquisition Specialists who live in or near the communities where the work is occurring These are full time ProSource employee positions not independent contractor or short term day rate assignments The project includes work throughout portions of southern and central Minnesota including areas in or near Freeborn Steele Martin Jackson Watonwan Scott Carver Stearns Morrison and Isanti Counties Where practical employees will be assigned territories based on their home location to minimize unnecessary travel and allow them to work within communities they know

What You’ll Do

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with affected landowners
• Present and explain easement offers exhibits and project information
• Negotiate permanent easements temporary workspace access rights and related property interests
• Clearly document landowner contacts commitments and negotiation history
• Address questions concerning project impacts construction access crop damages and property restoration
• Review title and ownership information relevant to assigned parcels
• Coordinate execution and delivery of acquisition documents
• Work with senior staff on difficult negotiations or potential condemnation matters
• Maintain accurate and current parcel status information in the project tracking system
• Coordinate with project management survey title legal and construction personnel
• Assist with damage agreements and payments where assigned
• Transition into construction ROW support as acquisition territories are completed
• Respond promptly and professionally to landowners and project leadership
• Maintain complete organized and defensible project files

What We’re Looking For

• Required At least 3 years of directly relevant right of way land acquisition real estate landman or utility infrastructure experience
• Demonstrated landowner negotiation and relationship management skills
• Ability to read and understand easement documents legal descriptions parcel exhibits and basic title information
• Strong written documentation and organizational skills
• Comfortable working independently in the field while remaining accountable to a project team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic project tracking systems
• Valid drivers license and reliable ability to travel throughout an assigned territory

Preferred

• Pipeline or utility ROW experience
• Minnesota land acquisition experience
• Experience working with agricultural property owners
• Knowledge of crop damages drain tile construction access and restoration issues
• IRWA coursework or certification
• Experience supporting construction phase ROW activities

A college degree is welcomed but is not required where a candidate has strong directly relevant right of way experience

The Person Who Will Succeed Here

We are looking for professionals who are Dependable and responsive;Comfortable meeting people face to face;Strong listeners and practical problem solvers;Organized enough to manage multiple active parcels without losing details;Professional when discussions become difficult;Able to take direction while working independently;Team oriented and willing to help where the project needs them; andFocused on reaching fair practical and timely resolutions

This position is not suited to someone who simply makes contact attempts and waits for direction We need acquisition professionals who actively manage their files and know when to resolve an issue themselves and when to accelerate it

Location and Schedule

This is a field based position not a fully remote desk position Applicants should live within reasonable commuting distance of one or more project areas in southern or central Minnesota Candidates near Albert Lea Owatonna Mankato JacksonWorthington the southwest Twin Cities metro St Cloud Little Falls Cambridge and surrounding communities are encouraged to apply Because landowner meetings occur when landowners are available candidates must have reasonable flexibility for occasional evening or other nontraditional meeting times

Compensation

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is 72000 to 84000 annually Placement within the range will depend on directly relevant ROW experience pipeline or utility experience demonstrated negotiation ability and technical qualifications

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Medical insurance with multiple plan options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution when enrolled in an eligible HDHP
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Leaves of absence and bereavement leave
• 401k with company contribution
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Company paid long term disability insurance
• Financial education resources
• andEmployee referral bonus program

Why ProSource

ProSource employees work as part of an established national land services company with experienced ROW leadership and the opportunity to continue working across utility and infrastructure programs as project needs evolve We expect high quality work accountability and responsiveness In return we offer professional support competitive compensation comprehensive employee benefits and the opportunity to build a long term career in the right of way industry ProSource is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law

ProSource is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law