Right-of-Way Agent

MAJ Consulting LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MAJ Consulting LLC seeks a Right-of-Way Agent to secure land rights for utility and transportation projects. You will negotiate acquisitions, document agreements, and keep corridors on schedule.

You will coordinate with title, survey, and engineering teams, apply ROW regulations, and provide progress updates to project managers. Field-based role with regular travel across project corridors and a mix of office and on-site activity.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in right-of-way, real estate, or land acquisition.
• Knowledge of easements, legal descriptions, and title documents.
• Strong negotiation and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate fee, easement, and temporary rights with property owners.
• Prepare and present offers based on appraisals.
• Lead landowner meetings to explain scope, compensation, timelines.

Skills

Negotiation

Clear communication

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

IRWA coursework or SR/WA progress

Tools

ROW tracking systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Right-of-Way Agent secures the land rights and easements that allow utility, transmission, pipeline, and transportation projects to move forward. This role works directly with property owners to negotiate acquisitions, document agreements, and keep assigned corridors on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate fee, easement, and temporary construction rights with property owners and their representatives.
• Prepare and present written offers based on approved appraisals and valuation reports.
• Lead in-person and virtual landowner meetings to explain project scope, compensation, and timelines.
• Maintain accurate parcel records, contact logs, and acquisition status within project databases.
• Coordinate with title, survey, and engineering teams to resolve parcel discrepancies.
• Advance relocation referrals, condemnation packages, and closings through completion.
• Provide regular progress updates to project managers and client representatives.
• Apply federal and state ROW regulations, including the Uniform Act, to every transaction.

Required Qualifications

• Two or more years of right-of-way, real estate, or land acquisition experience.
• Working knowledge of easements, legal descriptions, and title documents.
• Strong negotiation skill paired with clear written communication.
• Valid driver’s license and readiness to travel within assigned service areas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ROW tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• IRWA coursework or progress toward the SR/WA designation.
• Experience on utility, transmission, pipeline, or transportation corridors.
• Familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish or other languages) for landowner outreach.

Work Environment

Field-based role with regular travel across project corridors. Work includes property visits, varied terrain, and a mix of office and on-site activity.