Right of Way Specialist I - Utilities & Real Estate (Hybrid)

RK&K; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; 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…

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Career Development

Much, much more!

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Right of Way Specialist to support our Utilities/Real Estate Group in New Jersey and surrounding areas. Build your career by providing real estate support including negotiations and acquisitions assistance for utility and other infrastructure projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of real estate laws, ability to work with the public and engineers, and experience in property settlements and title reviews. We offer a hybrid schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance, property asset management services, or related experience
• 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

Negotiation

Communication

Public speaking

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RK&K is seeking a Right of Way Specialist to support our Utilities/Real Estate Group in New Jersey and surrounding areas. Build your career by providing real estate support including negotiations and acquisitions assistance for utility and other infrastructure projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of real estate laws, ability to work with the public and engineers, and experience in property settlements and title reviews. We offer a hybrid schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.