Right Of Way Agent (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is hiring a Right of Way (ROW) Agent in Worcester, Massachusetts for a part-time, 20-hour weekly limited-term role (12 months, extendable). The candidate will negotiate land acquisitions, prepare rights-of-entry documents, and ensure compliance with safety policies.

The role requires 3+ years ROW experience, proficiency with MS Office, Google Earth, ArcGIS, and travel flexibility. IRWA membership is a plus and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of ROW experience.
• IRWA membership a plus.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, Google Earth, ArcGIS.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate land acquisitions with owners or their designees.
• Settle complex damage claims related to construction with landowners or designees.
• Search courthouse records to determine present ownership and interests.
• Assist in establishing fair market values for land acquisitions.
• Draft and supervise documents for rights of entry, contracts, easements, licenses, leases and permits.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Travel regionally as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Land rights acquisition

Documentation drafting

FMV estimation

Compliance

Communication

IRWA membership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Data management software

Job description

ERM is hiring a Right of Way (ROW) Agent in Worcester, Massachusetts to support pipeline and electric transmission project efforts. ROW Agents will be responsible for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities. This is a part‑time (20 hours a week) limited‑term role with a duration of 12 months, extendable.

REQUIREMENTS

• Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with land owners (or their designees).
• Work on the settlement of complex damage claims with land owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during the construction.
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.
• Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
• Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project.
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of ROW experience.
• IRWA membership a plus.
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software.
• Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices.
• Ability to travel regionally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.

Pay Transparency

For the Right of Way position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $78,240.00 - $94,577, $37.61/hr - $45.46/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees. *Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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