Right of Way Agent - Charlotte, NC

ORC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick time and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

ClassPass and Breethe memberships

Recognition programs

Job summary

ORC seeks a Public Sector land acquisition specialist in the Charlotte area. The role involves guiding ROW processes, reviewing title takeoffs and plans, and delivering property rights documents.

You will negotiate parcels, maintain records, and provide weekly status reports while traveling up to 25% of the time within North Carolina. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Notary or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Notary license must be current and maintained.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and email/phone communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide land acquisition services through the ROW lifecycle in compliance with guidelines.
• Review and interpret title takeoffs, plans, and ROW docs; prepare and submit reports.
• Deliver property rights documents; negotiate parcels with approved counteroffers.
• Maintain contact docs, perform final title checks, and manage back taxes.
• Submit and track offers; attend field reviews and provide status updates.
• Handle admin tasks: notices, deeds, addresses, and acquisition packets.
• Submit vendor forms to support payments and project closeout.

Skills

Notary

MS Office

Driver's license

Smartphone access

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office Suite

Mobile app access

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC (candidate must reside within a 25-mile radius of Charlotte, NC)

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt | Candidate will have the flexibility to work from their home office

Travel: Candidate can expect to travel about 25% of the time throughout North Carolina

Why Join ORC?

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.

Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation-shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job-we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You'll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Provide land acquisition services throughout the right-of-way lifecycle, in compliance with project guidelines and regulations
• Review, read, interpret and correct title takeoffs, construction plans, and ROW documents; prepare and submit Claims Reports
• Deliver property rights documents to owners and representatives; negotiate and secure parcels through approved counteroffers
• Maintain contact documentation, conduct final title checks, and manage back taxes
• Submit and track offer letters, counteroffers, and Releases of Damages; attend field reviews and provide weekly status reports
• Handle administrative tasks including mailing notifications, filing deeds, verifying condemnation parcel addresses, and organizing acquisition packets
• Submit vendor forms to expedite payments and support efficient project closeout

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Works efficiently under tight deadlines and keeps multiple priorities moving
• Is organized, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Communicates clearly and professionally — in writing, on the phone, and face to face
• Brings a strong service mindset to every landowner and client interaction
• Picks up new systems and software quickly
• Is eager to learn and grow in the right of way profession
• License must be hung with ORC
• Active North Carolina Notary or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Proficient with MS Office Suite — specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• An iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC’s systems
• Valid driver’s license

Where You Fit

This posting covers Public Sector Agent levels 1–3. Every candidate is assessed and evaluated during the hiring process to determine their level based on factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Your offer will reflect the level that best matches your experience.

• Public Sector Agent 1 - $58,521 - $69,899 | Minimum of 1 year Right of Way acquisition experience
• Public Sector Agent 2 - $66,677 - $79,606 | Minimum of 3 years of combined Right of Way acquisition and real estate experience, including at least 1 year of Right of Way acquisition experience.
• Public Sector Agent 3 - $77,473 - $92,457 | Minimum of 5 years of combined Right of Way acquisition and real estate experience, including at least 1 year of Right of Way acquisition experience.

Bonus points if you have relocation experience and/or experience working with or for a city, county, or state Department of Transportation (DOT)!

Per diem and relocation are not provided

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match, plus disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and paid professional development
• ClassPass and Breethe memberships
• Recognition programs and real room to grow

That’s the quick version — learn more about benefits at ORC.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, it requires a combination of office-based and field work. Employees will spend prolonged periods sitting and performing computer-based tasks, including typing, data entry, and virtual communication, while also regularly traveling to landowner properties, project sites, and government facilities, some of which may be in rural or remote locations with limited accessibility. Driving is an essential function of the role and may involve extended periods and long-distance travel. Fieldwork may require walking over uneven terrain, standing, or navigating outdoor environments, with routine exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow. The role also involves frequent interaction with a diverse range of individuals, including landowners, government officials, and members of the public, requiring the ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism across differing personalities and potentially challenging situations. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary to accommodate travel, site access, and stakeholder availability, along with adherence to safety protocols in both office and field settings.