Right of Way Field Specialist

Halo Land Management; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Halo Land Management is seeking a Right of Way Agent to join our field team serving projects from Peoria to Bloomington, with work across the surrounding region.

You will secure easements, surface use agreements, and access rights for energy and infrastructure, explain project details to landowners, negotiate within approved limits, and document every interaction while traveling regularly in the Illinois project area.

Qualifications

• Experience in right of way, land services, real estate, or field operations.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to review parcel data, maps, exhibits, surveys, or construction drawings.
• Comfort using Google Drive, spreadsheets, trackers, and other project tools.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel regularly across the Illinois project area.
• Work primarily from the field with a travel-based schedule.

Responsibilities

• Build trust with Illinois landowners through calls, letters, field visits, and in person meetings.
• Explain easement terms, access needs, tree work, and potential project impacts in clear language.
• Negotiate agreements within approved limits and communicate unique requests or concerns early.
• Review exhibits, parcel data, route information, and work descriptions for accuracy.
• Submit contact notes, agreement requests, tree forms, and closeout documents on time.
• Conduct tract visits, support route walks, and assist with staking and site access requests.
• Travel throughout Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield, and the surrounding project area.
• Maintain accurate project records and keep trackers current.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Title, GIS, Administration, forestry teams, and clients.
• Identify issues early, maintain organized records, and support timely completion of project goals.

Skills

Right of way

Negotiation

Customer service

Field operations

Communication skills

Maps and parcel data review

Tools

Google Drive

Spreadsheets

Trackers

Job description

Halo Land Management is seeking a Right of Way Agent to join our field team serving projects from Peoria to Bloomington, with work across the surrounding region.

You will secure easements, surface use agreements, and access rights for energy and infrastructure, explain project details to landowners, negotiate within approved limits, and document every interaction while traveling regularly in the Illinois project area.