Right of Way Agent - Texas

ORC; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

ClassPass

Breethe memberships

Recognition programs

Job summary

ORC is seeking a Right of Way Professional to join our team. Location is remote within Texas with travel and periodic office visits across Humble, Fort Worth, or Austin.

You will provide land acquisition services, review ROW documents, negotiate parcels, and report progress while coordinating with local offices. This role offers growth, stability, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) sales agent license.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook required.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide land acquisition services throughout the right‑of‑way lifecycle in compliance with guidelines.
• Review title takeoffs, construction plans, and ROW documents; submit Waiver Valuation Forms.
• Deliver property rights documents to owners and negotiate parcels via approved counteroffers.
• Maintain contact docs, conduct final title checks, manage back taxes and removed items.
• Submit and track offers, counteroffers, and Releases of Damages; attend field reviews and report weekly.
• Handle admin tasks: mailings, deeds, addresses, and acquisition packets.
• Submit vendor forms to expedite payments and support project closeout.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Strong communication

Learn new systems

Analytical

Deadline-driven

Service mindset

Education

Texas Real Estate Commission License (TREC)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

Department: Right of Way Professional

Location: Remote - TX

Compensation: $58,521 - $92,457 / year

Job Details

Location: Texas (candidate must reside within a 75-mile radius of ORC's Humble, Fort Worth or Austin, TX office)

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt | Report to ORC's Humble, Fort Worth or Austin, TX office 1-2 times per month

Travel: Candidate can expect to travel about 25% of the time locally and throughout Texas

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 and correct title takeoffs, construction plans, and ROW documents; prepare and submit Waiver Valuation Forms
• Deliver property rights documents to owners and representatives; negotiate and secure parcels through approved counteroffers
• Maintain contact documentation, conduct final title checks, manage back taxes, and ensure removal of compensated items
• 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

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a valid sales agent (TREC) Texas Real Estate Commission License
• 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 Right of Way acquisition experience
• Public Sector Agent 3 — $77,473 – $92,457 | Minimum of 5 years of Right of Way acquisition experience

Bonus points if you have IRWA certification(s) and/or TxDOT experience!

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.