Right-of-Way Specialist for Infrastructure Projects

Gresham Smith in

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules and PTO
Healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)
401(k) with company match
Life & AD&D insurance
Transit program

Job summary

Gresham Smith in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Right-of-Way Agent for the Transportation Market (Finance) to act as owner's representative in acquiring rights-of-way, access rights, and easements for infrastructure projects in compliance with laws. You will coordinate activities, prepare packages, manage contracts, and support project planning and billing while collaborating with the project team.

The ideal candidate has an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related

Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Business Management/Real Estate or related field
  • 3–6 years of relevant experience
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and deadlines
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently or with a team under deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills
  • Experience with basic business accounting and project management
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, TEAMS, and Outlook
  • Preferred real estate license
  • Preferred FAR rights-of-way experience
  • GDOT Prequalification
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Must travel within Georgia.

Responsibilities

  • Act as owner's representative to acquire rights-of-way, access rights, and easements for infrastructure projects
  • Coordinate and assist with right-of-way activities and prepare real estate packages
  • Compile and calculate data to support fee proposal development
  • Manage contract administration including subconsultant agreements and insurance requirements
  • Coordinate specialty reports, appraisals, and documents to secure rights-of-way
  • Explain construction and right-of-way plans to property owners
  • Manage document control and records management
  • Set up, maintain, and close out project systems
  • Participate in project planning including scheduling and budgeting
  • Provide project reporting to the Project Manager and team
  • Analyze and communicate project performance
  • Facilitate monthly billing and liaise between Accounting and Project Manager
  • Enter data into relevant databases
  • Support business development initiatives

Skills

Organizational skills
Analytical skills
Verbal and written communication
Multi-tasking and deadlines
Travel within Georgia

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Real Estate
3–6 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
TEAMS
Outlook

Job description

Gresham Smith in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Right-of-Way Agent for the Transportation Market (Finance) to act as owner's representative in acquiring rights-of-way, access rights, and easements for infrastructure projects in compliance with laws. You will coordinate activities, prepare packages, manage contracts, and support project planning and billing while collaborating with the project team.

The ideal candidate has an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related

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