Right of Way Specialist

Rk; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and disa

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Career Development

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Right of Way Specialist to support our Utilities/Real Estate Group in Baltimore, Maryland. The role focuses on providing real estate support for acquisitions and negotiations on utility and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include property settlements, testimony in condemnation cases, preparing deeds/easements/options, and reviewing title commitments. The position offers a hybrid schedule and competitive benefits based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance or property asset management services.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience negotiating for the acquisition or sale of real estate.
• Ability to communicate effectively as a witness in trials and in public meetings and hearings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, engineers and the general public.
• Knowledge of the court system, its records and its rules.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local real estate laws, standards and guidelines such as the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acts.
• Experience in a variety of acquisition and relocation projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide real estate support for acquisitions.
• Negotiate acquisitions/divestures as needed on various utility projects.
• Comply with Federal, State and Local real estate laws.
• Prepare required Deeds, Easements, Options, Condemnation Packages and Agreements as necessary.
• Conduct property settlements.
• Testify as needed in condemnation cases.
• Attend project meetings, prepare and provide project updates and meeting minutes.
• Prepare Comparable Market Analysis reports and just compensation letters.
• Appraisal Reviews.
• Research county land records and review title commitments.

Skills

Real estate negotiations

Witness testimony

Relocation experience

Court system knowledge

Public meetings hearings

Relationship building

Real estate laws knowledge

Acquisition/relocation projects

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RK&K is looking for aRight of Way Specialistto support our Utilities/Real Estate Group in Baltimore, Maryland. Build your career and help build a better environment by providing real estate support to include negotiations, acquisitions assistance for utility and other infrastructure projects.

Essential Functions

• Provide real estate support for acquisitions
• Negotiate acquisitions/divestures as needed on various utility projects
• Comply with Federal, State and Local real estate laws
• Prepare required Deeds, Easements, Options, Condemnation Packages and Agreements as necessary
• Conduct property settlements
• Testify as needed in condemnation cases
• Attend project meetings, prepare and provide project updates and meeting minutes
• Prepare Comparable Market Analysis reports and just compensation letters
• Appraisal Reviews
• Research county land records and review title commitments

Required Skills and Experience

• Two (2) years of experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance or property asset management services
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience negotiating for the acquisition or sale of real estate
• Ability to communicate effectively as a witness in trials and in public meetings and hearings
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, engineers and the general public
• Knowledge of the court system, its records and its rules
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local real estate laws, standards and guidelines such as the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acts
• Experience in a variety of acquisition and relocation projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working with Electric Utility projects
• Knowledge of Electric Utility Systems
• Experience reviewing Title Commitments
• General Knowledge of MD

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required of the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Hybrid schedule
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

Salary range $78k-$90k -Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Area of Interest

Environment and Water

RK&K is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RK&K ensures equal employment opportunity in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900. Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD.) Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website at www.varelay.org.

If you need more information or special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual within our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900.