Right-of-Way Agent

IRWA; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

401k plan

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

RND Consultants, Inc. seeks a Right-of-Way Agent to support our real estate team. The ROW agent will research, negotiate, and assist with the purchase or lease of land required for construction projects.

The ideal candidate will review plans and public records, coordinate with owners, developers, and attorneys, and help manage licenses and property acquisitions while adhering to federal and state guidelines when applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or real estate; preferred
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in ROW or real estate
• Strong written and verbal communication; teamwork required
• Proficiency with MS Office; GIS is a plus
• Ability to manage fast-paced projects with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Reviewing engineering plans, titles, and public records to identify land impacts and property rights needed for construction
• Coordinating with owners, developers, title examiners, appraisers, attorneys
• Reviewing environmental assessment reports, titles, and appraisals
• Maintaining a real estate tracking system and schedules for properties
• Preparing and coordinating license agreements
• Negotiating real estate acquisitions with property owners
• Knowledge of relevant guidelines (desirable)

Skills

MS Office

Real estate negotiation

Communication skills

Independent worker

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Description

RND Consultants, Inc. is a small and growing company providing engineering, real estate, and construction solutions to public and private clients with a focus in transportation and real estate development. We are currently seeking a Right-of-Way Agent to assist our real estate team. The Right of Way (ROW) agent will research, negotiate, and assist with the purchase or lease of land required for construction projects.

We are seeking qualified applicants who will:

Assist with the real estate acquisitions and license agreements for our public-sector clients. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with good interpersonal skills who is comfortable working in a team environment managing projects and working closely with our transportation and municipal clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Reviewing engineering plans, titles, and public records to identify proposed land impacts and property rights needed for construction
• Coordinating and working closely with owners, developers, business partners, title examiners, appraisers, and attorneys
• Coordinating and reviewing environmental assessment reports, titles, and appraisals
• Preparing and maintaining a real estate tracking system and schedules for properties
• Preparing and coordinating license agreements
• Negotiating real estate acquisitions with property owners
• Familiar with the FTA/FHWA Federal Real Estate Guidelines (desirable but not a requirement)
• Knowledge of the State Uniform Act and Federal Relocation Regulations (desirable but not a requirement)
• Knowledge of South Carolina Eminent Domain Law (desirable but not a requirement).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university (engineering or real estate preferred) but not required
• 3-5 years (+) professional experience in similar role
• Proficiency with MS Office systems
• GIS capabilities is desired but not required
• Ability to handle fast paced environment, multi-task, with critical attention to detail
• Requires effective communication skills, team player, self-motivator, and independent worker
• Ability to interact with staff, vendors, other departments, senior management, and Client

Salary:

• Range: salary will be commensurate with experience.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND:

RND Consultants, Inc. offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to a maintaining a positive work/life balance experience and work flexibility. RND Consultants, Inc. is a Woman-Owned/Disadvantaged/Small Business(W/D/SBE) certified firm that provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, 401k Plan and health, dental, and life insurance. If this is the career path of your choice, RND is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer. M/F/D/V.