Right Of Way Agent

Rinker Design Associates; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan; Roth

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Paid time off + holidays

Parental Leave

Professional development tracks

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates, LLC in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a motivated Right of Way (ROW) Agent to support land acquisition, title review, and easement negotiations for transportation projects.

The role involves coordinating with surveyors, engineers, legal teams, and government agencies, maintaining project records, and ensuring compliance with state and federal ROW procedures. Travel regionally and contribute to property rights coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Research and review property ownership records, land titles, and plats.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, legal teams, and government agencies to ensure information to facilitate ROW efforts.
• Prepare and present compensation offers, agreements, and right-of-entry documents for land rights and easements.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records, correspondence, and acquisition files.
• Conduct property inspections and facilitate in-person meetings with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including VDOT and FHWA ROW procedures.
• Assist with relocation services following the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act.
• Provide timely updates to project managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

MS Office proficiency

Travel ability

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

GIS tools

Parcel mapping systems

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented

Department: Transportation

Location: Fredericksburg, VA

Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 / year

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Right of Way (ROW) Agent to join our growing team in either our Fredericksburg, VA or Glen Allen, VA office. The ROW Agent will be responsible for supporting land acquisition, title review, the development of title reports, easement negotiation, and property rights coordination for transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in real estate, land acquisition, or public infrastructure projects and a solid understanding of applicable state and federal regulations.

What You'll Do:

• Research and review property ownership records, land titles, and plats
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, legal teams, and government agencies to ensure information necessary to facilitate right of way efforts, if obtained in a timely fashion.
• Prepare and present compensation offers, agreements, and or right-of-entry documentation to secure land rights, easements, or property purchases for public infrastructure projects.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records, correspondence, and acquisition files.
• Conduct property inspections and facilitate in-person meetings with stakeholders, as needed
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including VDOT and FHWA ROW procedures
• Assist with relocation services as necessary following the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act
• Provide timely updates to project managers and stakeholders

What You'll Need:

Required:

• Attention to detail and a desire to learn the complexities of an ever-evolving field of service
• High School diploma or GED
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to travel regionally between project sites and offices

Preferred:

• Experience with VDOT right of way procedures
• Minimum 1 year of Title experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in right of way acquisition, real estate, land development, or a related field
• Familiarity with eminent domain and land acquisition regulations
• IRWA (International Right of Way Association) coursework or certification
• Experience with GIS tools and parcel mapping systems

Why Join RDA?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contributions
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, including 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Parental Leave
• Professional/career development tracks
• Positive work/life balance

RDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applicants that require an employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.