Rights-of-Way & Land Acquisition Associate

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a driven professional to manage land acquisition projects, review title work, and coordinate with landowners and clients across infrastructure initiatives. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and reporting while supporting proposals and regulatory submissions.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills, plus experience in project accounting and multidisciplinary collaboration. IRWA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree preferred but not required; in lieu of a degree, candidates with applicable related experience will be considered, or equivalent experience
• Recent graduate to 1 year of professional experience
• Ability to manage changing priorities and multiple assignments while contributing to a cohesive team environment and meeting concurrent project deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts
• Basic understanding of project accounting, cost tracking, invoicing, or experience supporting project administration or task management functions
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder engagement skills
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
• IRWA certification, registration, or similar professional designation preferred
• Exposure to land and right-of-way projects supporting power generation, electric transmission, renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, technology, or related infrastructure sectors preferred
• Familiarity with land acquisition, title review, permitting, or utility infrastructure development projects preferred

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects to ensure deliverables meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality
• Negotiate and secure legal land agreements, including rights-of-way, leases, grants, and fee purchases, from affected landowners, corporations, and government agencies
• Assist with performing, overseeing, or reviewing deed and title research and investigations
• Review title searches for accuracy and support abstraction of rights for summary and reporting purposes
• Serve as a liaison between affected property owners and clients
• Assist with land valuation studies or equivalent analyses, excluding appraisals
• Support preparation and submission of applications for permits, licenses, bonds, roadway crossings, railroad crossings, driveway permits, building permits, heavy haul permits, and related approvals
• Assist with investigating damage claims, damage assessments, and settlement negotiations
• Help develop proposals, budgets, project plans, schedules, progress reports, scopes of work, and other bid documentation
• Track project land budgets and prepare regular financial progress reports
• Support project delivery activities across multiple client engagements
• Facilitate landowner outreach, negotiations, and agreement execution efforts
• Assist with title research, land rights documentation, and project reporting
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, landowners, and regulatory stakeholders
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Contribute to business development and proposal preparation efforts

Skills

Land Acquisition

Title Review

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

IRWA Certification

Job description

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a driven professional to manage land acquisition projects, review title work, and coordinate with landowners and clients across infrastructure initiatives. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and reporting while supporting proposals and regulatory submissions.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills, plus experience in project accounting and multidisciplinary collaboration. IRWA certification is preferred.