Right of Way Agent — Shape Arizona's Infrastructure

Alta E&I; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid certifications

Mentorship

Flexible working

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Career advancement

Bonuses

Culture of belonging

Job summary

Alta Land & ROW Services, a division of Alta E&I, seeks an experienced Land/Right of Way Agent to support public-sector infrastructure projects across Arizona. You will work with governmental agencies on URA-compliant acquisitions, negotiate with property owners, and coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and managers to keep projects moving.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in ROW acquisition, strong negotiation and communication skills, and familiarity with URA regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Right of Way acquisition experience.
• Experience with governmental agency or federally funded projects.
• Working knowledge of the URA requirements.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; GIS and project management software experience is a plus.
• IRWA coursework or SR/WA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire easements and property rights for public infrastructure projects.
• Conduct negotiations with property owners while maintaining positive public relationships.
• Ensure acquisitions comply with URA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate with agency representatives, engineers, surveyors, and project managers.
• Review title information and assist with acquisition documentation.Maintain accurate project records and prepare status reports.
• Attend public meetings and stakeholder coordination meetings as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

GIS

Project management

URA knowledge

IRWA coursework

Tools

GIS software

Project management software

Job description

Alta Land & ROW Services, a division of Alta E&I, seeks an experienced Land/Right of Way Agent to support public-sector infrastructure projects across Arizona. You will work with governmental agencies on URA-compliant acquisitions, negotiate with property owners, and coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and managers to keep projects moving.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in ROW acquisition, strong negotiation and communication skills, and familiarity with URA regulations.