ROW Acquisition Specialist – Electric Transmission (Buffalo)

Coates Field Service, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem available

Job summary

Coates Field Service, Inc in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Right of Way Agent to specialise in acquiring land rights for electric transmission projects. The role requires coordinating with private landowners and meeting tight deadlines to deliver required rights of way.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate property rights, document all communications, and travel regularly to sites. Company offers a comprehensive benefits package and per diem is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in acquiring property rights for electric transmission projects.
• Strong negotiation and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research rights-of-way documents and read maps.

Responsibilities

• Obtains right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.
• Negotiates and acquires property rights required for electric transmission.
• Documents all communication with landowners via in-person, email, phone, and mail.
• Responds to internal/external inquiries regarding property rights.
• Assists in acquiring temporary rights for driveways and construction areas.
• Submits executed documents for client countersignature and payment.
• Serves as legal witness for condemnation or related proceedings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Verbal communication

Drafting rights-of-way

Metes and bounds

Property rights research

Reading maps

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Earth

Project Databases

Job description

Coates Field Service, Inc in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Right of Way Agent to specialise in acquiring land rights for electric transmission projects. The role requires coordinating with private landowners and meeting tight deadlines to deliver required rights of way.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate property rights, document all communications, and travel regularly to sites. Company offers a comprehensive benefits package and per diem is available.