Right of Way Agent

Coates Field Service, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coates Field Service, Inc. seeks Right of Way Agents and Sr. Right of Way Agents for day-to-day land acquisition duties on an electric transmission and distribution project near San Angelo, TX.

Successful candidates will have experience in acquiring linear rights for private landowners, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating property rights documents (rights-of-way, easements, leases, purchases, and sale agreements).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Obtains right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.
• Negotiates and acquires required property rights.
• Documents all communications with landowners (in-person, email, phone, mail).
• Responds to inquiries related to property rights from stakeholders.
• Investigates and acquires temporary right of way areas for utilities.
• Submits documents for countersignature, payments, and recording.
• Acts as legal witness when needed for condemnation or proceedings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Property rights documents

Written & verbal communication

Negotiation

Technology literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Earth

Project Databases

Job description

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking Right of Way of Agents and Sr. Right of Way Agents for day-to-day right of way duties for a electric transmission and distribution project located near San Angelo, TX. The successful candidate will be experienced in electric transmission and distribution projects, acquiring linear right of way for private landowners, and able to adapt to tight deadlines to meet project deliverables.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtains right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.
• Negotiates and acquires property rights required.
• Documents all communication and correspondence with landowners including in-person meetings, email, phone, and mail.
• Responds to internal and external stakeholder inquiries in matters related to property rights.
• Investigates, negotiates, and acquires temporary right of way areas for driveways, construction lay down areas, and other temporary construction needs.
• Submits executed documents to Coates Operations office for client countersignature, payment to landowner, and recording.
• Serves as legal witness as necessary for condemnation or other proceedings.
• Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of drafting and negotiating property rights documents including rights-of-way, easements, leases, purchases, and sale agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to utilize multiple forms of technology including: Project Databases, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, etc.
• Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper.
• Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze engineering and right-of-way drawings
• Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents.
• Skilled in property rights research methods, including courthouse searches for recorded documents and internet research of same.
• Ability to determine valuation of crops, timber, etc. for damage settlement.
• Ability to travel regularly.

Who We Are:

Coates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.

Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference, or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more!