Right of Way Agents - #4992

Contract Land Staff, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Land Staff, LLC is seeking an entry-level Right of Way Agent local to Columbus, OH to conduct field investigations for land rights and permits. You will work under supervision to gather data used in land value assessments and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes property owner contact, negotiations, and coordination with permitting teams, with a focus on timely, accurate information collection.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college with ROW experience.
• 1–3+ years ROW/Real Estate experience; Columbus local.
• Technologically proficient with MS Office and general PC skills.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Contact landowners to acquire real property rights and advise on settlements.
• Negotiate property purchases, analyze appraisals, and advise client on outcomes.
• Recommend whether to settle or pursue condemnation when appropriate.
• Suggest payment increases to the client if justified by facts.
• Estimate potential damages before and during construction.
• Assist with permitting tasks and client requirements.

Skills

Right of Way

Real estate

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree or two years of college with ROW experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

CLS is looking for entry-level Right of Way Agents local to Columbus, OH. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an agent able to perform a variety of duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for contacting the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
• With guidance from the ROW Supervisor, responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.
• Responsible for recommending whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
• With guidance from the ROW Supervisor, responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
• With guidance from the ROW Supervisor, responsible for estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction and accumulate information as to damages occurring during construction.
• Knowledgeable of client’s documents for right-of-way and real estate acquisitions.
• Support with permitting on projects (railroad permits, County permits, etc.).
• Knowledgeable in all activities in negotiations and damage claims complying with client requirements.
• May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.

Accountability:

• This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.
• Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client, and landowners.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must have 1-3+ years Right of Way and/or Real Estate experience.
• Must be local to Columbus, OH.
• Must be technologically proficient.
• Knowledge of underground/overhead electric transmission or distribution construction methods is a plus!

Education:

• Associate degree or two years of college and one year of Right of Way experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Knowledge of utility/pipeline construction methods preferred.
• Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field preferred.
• Acquisition experience preferred.
• Understanding of environmental issues preferred.

Licensing:

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Real Estate Salesperson License (required to perform certain real estate transactions in certain states).
• Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.

Language Skills:

• Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
• Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.
• Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.
• Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.