Right of Way Coordinator

LeCom Utility Contractors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC in Michigan seeks a Right-of-Way Agent to research, coordinate, and manage right-of-way and utility activities for telecom and power projects, interfacing with property owners, municipalities, utilities, and project teams.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in engineering, power, or construction, with strong MS Office skills; preferred experience with easements, property ownership, and government agencies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, power, or construction industries.
• Experience performing right-of-way and utility research for telecom or power projects.
• Experience coordinating easements and property-owner agreements.
• Education in STEM fields; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research property ownership, right-of-way limits, easements, and utilities.
• Coordinate acquisition of easements and right-of-way agreements.
• Communicate with property owners, utilities, municipalities, and agencies.
• Review plans to identify right-of-way impacts and conflicts.
• Track status of right-of-way requests and approvals.

Skills

Document control

Organizational skills

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

EOE: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability

Position Overview

The Right-of-Way Agent is responsible for researching, coordinating, and managing right-of-way and utility activities for telecommunications and power construction projects. This position works with property owners, municipalities, government agencies, utilities, and project teams to research property and utility information and obtain the necessary rights, easements, and approvals required for construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform right-of-way and utility research to identify property ownership, right-of-way limits, easements, utility facilities, and existing utility rights.
• Research county, municipal, state, and other public records to verify property and right-of-way information.
• Research existing utility infrastructure, utility owners, and available utility records.
• Review plats, deeds, easements, utility maps, and engineering plans.
• Coordinate acquisition of easements and other right-of-way agreements.
• Communicate with property owners, utility companies, municipalities, and government agencies regarding project requirements.
• Review plans and drawings to identify right-of-way and utility impacts and potential conflicts.
• Coordinate with engineering, survey, construction, permitting, and utility coordination teams.
• Follow up with jurisdictions, utility companies, and property owners to obtain approvals and resolve issues.
• Track the status of right-of-way requests, utility research, easements, and outstanding items.
• Assist with resolving property, utility, access, and construction-related right-of-way issues.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide regular status updates to project management.
• Support project schedules by identifying and addressing right-of-way and utility issues that could delay construction.
• Ensure right-of-way and utility activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Preferred Experience
• Telecommunications or fiber-optic engineering and construction experience.
• Experience performing right-of-way and utility research for fiber or utility projects.
• Experience working with municipalities, counties, DOT, turnpikes, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other government agencies.
• Experience researching easements, property ownership, and utility facilities.
• Previous experience coordinating easements and property-owner agreements.
• Education: Associate or a bachelor’s degree preferably in any STEM discipline.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in engineering, power, or construction industries is a plus.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Strong document control and organizational skills.

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or applications and explicitly reserve the right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application.

All applicants who are offered employment with Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC (TPC), will be subject to a background investigation and drug test. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug test conducted in accordance with TPC Policy and state law.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, TPC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.