Right of Way Agent

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Timmons Group is seeking a qualified Right of Way Agent to join our Transportation Group in Staunton, VA. This role negotiates fee simple and easement acquisitions and provides comprehensive support to the Right of Way team throughout the property rights acquisition process for transportation and utility projects.

Essential duties include acquiring property interests, negotiating with owners, reviewing legal descriptions and plans, coordinating with project teams, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Right of Way work and negotiations.
• Knowledge of fee simple and easement acquisitions.
• Familiarity with state and local right-of-way procedures and laws.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Acquire property interests for public infrastructure projects.
• Conduct negotiations with property owners and tenants.
• Review right-of-way plans, deeds, and title documents.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and attorneys.
• Prepare and maintain right-of-way documentation and reports.
• Explain acquisition needs and valuation methods to stakeholders.
• Support condemnation processes and liaise with legal counsel.
• Attend meetings and site visits as required.

Skills

Right of Way

Property Negotiations

Real Estate

Title Research

Appraisals

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a qualifiedRight of Way Agentto join our Transportation Group. This position is responsible for negotiating fee simple and easement acquisitions and providing comprehensive support to the Right of Way team throughout the property rights acquisition process for transportation and utility projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesof a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

Acquire property interests (fee simple, permanent easements, temporary construction easements, licenses, and rights of entry) for public infrastructure projects in accordance with state and federal regulations

• Conduct property owner and tenant contacts, including negotiations and closings, in a professional and ethical manner
• Review and interpret right-of-way plans, plats, legal descriptions, cross sections, and construction documents
• Coordinate and participate in negotiations with landowners, attorneys, mortgage holders, and other stakeholders
• Prepare, review, and maintain right-of-way documentation including offer packages, deeds, easement agreements, title information, and closing files
• Explain project impacts, acquisition needs, and valuation methodology to property owners and affected parties
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, appraisers, surveyors, attorneys, and government agencies to advance project schedules
• Assist with appraisal coordination, appraisal reviews, and valuation support documentation
• Ensure compliance with applicable state statutes, local policies, and agency procedures related to eminent domain and property acquisition
• Track acquisition progress, maintain accurate project records, and prepare status reports for clients or agencies
• Support condemnation activities when necessary, including documentation preparation and coordination with legal counsel
• Attend public meetings, field meetings, and site visits as required
• Provide excellent customer service while balancing project schedules, legal requirements, and public interest

Skills/Requirementsof a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Ideal candidates will have three to five years of experience in Right of Way work
• Valid driver’s license required
• Experience in right-of-way acquisition, property negotiations, real estate, title research, appraisals and related fields
• Knowledge of fee simple and easement acquisitions, including permanent and temporary construction easements
• Familiarity with state and local right-of-way procedures and applicable laws and regulations preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with property owners, attorneys, government staff, and project teams
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate records, and meet project deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to learn and use company-specific software as needed

Compensation:Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $65,000-$100,000.Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education,credentialsand role complexity.Information on our comprehensive benefits package be found here.

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Groupis a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” byCE News. With 22offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central United States, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com .