Right-of-Way Acquisition Specialist — Field-Based in MN

ProSource Technologies; 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

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