Right of Way Agent III

Bowman Consulting; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. is seeking a Right of Way Agent III to join our El Paso, TX team. The role focuses on negotiating rights‑of‑way, easements, and related property interests on behalf of our clients, including land acquisitions and settlements.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of ROW experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams and external agencies. Occasional travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Right-of-way acquisition experience preferred.
• Travel up to 50% during busier periods.
• Proficiency in interpreting legal documents related to real estate and right-of-way transactions.

Responsabilités

• Negotiate right-of-way acquisitions, easements, and related interests for client projects.
• Negotiate property damage settlements and loss claims.
• Communicate persuasively with landowners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams, developers, and government agencies on ROW work.
• Identify land ownership, review titles, and prepare cost estimates for acquisitions.
• Review and interpret land and ROW agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Resolve encroachment and property-related issues at minimal cost to client.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Communication

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's, technical, or associate's degree preferred

Real estate license in applicable state or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire

Outils

GIS

Google Earth

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Right of Way Agent III to join our team in El Paso, TX.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Perform all aspects of right-of-way and real estate related activities, negotiating favorable terms to various land and right-of-way related agreements secured on behalf of the company\'s client, including the acquisition, relinquishment and modification of easements, fee land purchases, permit rights, encroachments resolutions and settlements of damage claims of company\'s client.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under limited supervision. Receive direction on complex assignments with general guidance on execution. Work is generally reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests, as necessary on the client’s behalf.
• Negotiate property damage settlements and loss claims associated with client’s capital projects.
• Regularly and persuasively communicate with challenging landowners to overcome resistance.
• Serve as liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, state agencies, etc., in support of right-of-way activities.

Do the Work

• Identify land ownership from public records.
• Research, review, analyze and title; identify defects and outline / recommend curation.
• Prepare right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and right-of-way project acquisition.
• Review, prepare, analyze, interpret all land and Right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Resolve encroachment, damage claims, landowner complaints and inquiries at a minimal cost to client.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, commensurate relevant experience considered.
• Bachelors, technical, or associate\'s degree preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience working in all aspects of right-of-way acquisition.
• Professional real estate license in applicable state or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire is required.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time during busier periods.
• Working knowledge of right-of-way and land acquisition and of regulatory and legal issues preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, legal documents relating to real estate and right of way transactions.
• Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver\'s license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with work management tools, and related technologies such as GIS and Google Earth.

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• This position is subject to pre-employment and/or random drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable federal, state, or client requirements.
• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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