Right of Way Specialist

Rk K; Richmond (VA); 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

Much, much more!

Job summary

RK&K in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Right of Way Specialist to support our Utilities/Real Estate Group. This role focuses on real estate support for acquisitions, negotiations, and compliance with Federal, State and Local laws.

Responsibilities include preparing deeds, easements and condemnation packages, conducting property settlements, and testifying in condemnation cases. Requires two years of experience with a condemning authority and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Two years experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance or property asset management services
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience negotiating for real estate acquisitions
• Ability to testify as a witness in trials and public meetings
• Ability to build relationships with employees, engineers and the public
• Knowledge of court system, records and rules
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local real estate laws
• Experience in various acquisition and relocation projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Provide real estate support for acquisitions
• Negotiate acquisitions/divestures on utility projects
• Comply with real estate laws
• Prepare deeds, easements, options and condemnation packages
• Conduct property settlements
• Testify in condemnation cases
• Attend project meetings and provide updates/minutes
• Prepare CMA reports and just compensation letters
• Appraisal reviews
• Research county land records and title commitments

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Public speaking

Relationships

Real estate laws

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RK&K is looking for a Right of Way Specialist to support our Utilities/Real Estate Group in Richmond, Virginia and surrounding areas. 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 VA

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.