Right of Way Specialist - Land Rights & Permits

Coates Field Service, Inc.; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coates Field Service, Inc. in Lawton, OK is seeking a Right of Way Agent to manage day-to-day property acquisitions for an electric transmission project near Lawton.

You will negotiate with private landowners, obtain permissions, and document communications to keep the project on schedule. The role requires strong negotiation skills, experience with rights-of-way documents and the ability to travel regularly to land parcels across the service area.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating property rights documents including rights-of-way, easements, leases, purchases, and sale agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtains right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.
• Negotiates and acquires property rights required.
• Documents all communication with landowners including in-person meetings, email, phone, and mail.
• Responds to stakeholder inquiries in matters related to property rights.
• Investigates and acquires temporary right of way areas for driveways and construction needs.
• Submits executed documents for client countersignature and payment to landowners.

Skills

Negotiation

Written and verbal communication

Property rights research

Maps read/plot descriptions

Technology literacy

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Earth

Project Databases

Courthouse records research

Job description

Coates Field Service, Inc. in Lawton, OK is seeking a Right of Way Agent to manage day-to-day property acquisitions for an electric transmission project near Lawton.

You will negotiate with private landowners, obtain permissions, and document communications to keep the project on schedule. The role requires strong negotiation skills, experience with rights-of-way documents and the ability to travel regularly to land parcels across the service area.