ROW Agent Entry Level

Percheron, LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Percheron, LLC is seeking a ROW Agent to support negotiation, acquisition, and title research for land rights related to construction projects. The role involves researching ownership interests, obtaining permits, and coordinating with landowners and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has at least one year in the Right of Way industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently with occasional oversight. Field duties and office work are both required.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in the Right of Way industry.
• Knowledge of settlement instruments and contract terms.
• Understanding of right-of-way policies and procedures.
• Experience with acquisition & relocation documents, notices, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to plan and organize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously with some oversight.

Responsibilities

• Research, negotiate and elect to purchase short- and long-term land leases and Right of Way for construction.
• Identify land ownership interests and summarize required permits and permit requirements.
• Oversee transfers of titles and deeds, mortgage concerns, and zoning.
• Prepare daily activity and special agent reports on complex negotiations for easements and permit acquisition.
• Perform due diligence to ensure accuracy of land rights and identify deficiencies.
• Serve as liaison with landowners on ownership, easement rights, damage claims, and access issues.
• Review third-party development plans and Right of Way records for conflicts.
• Maintain status with supervisor to ensure client procedures are followed.
• May work in office or in the field.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Negotiation

Field experience

Job description

Description

The ROW Agent, under the direction of a Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, is fairly experienced in the duties of survey permission, acquisition, and some title research.

• Responsible for researching, negotiating and electing to purchase short- and long-term lease of land agreements and Right of way for construction that meet the organization's goals.
• Searches for and determines various land ownership interests, including, but not limited to, surface ownership of land and the locations of such owners. Identifies and provides details of all required construction permits and permit requirements and acquires permits as directed.
• Oversees all land-related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning.
• Responsible for resolutions and other legal forms related to land acquisitions. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Prepares adequate daily activity reports and prepares special agent's reports relative to complex negotiations for easements, damage settlements, and/or permit acquisition. May work in the office or out in the field.
• Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights or to identify and bring forward deficiencies requiring remedial action.
• Serve as liaison with landowner/tenant on ownership, easement rights, damage claims, and access issues.
• Effectively use established company and client policies, procedures, and processes to perform work.
• Review 3rd party development plans and relevant Right of way records (i.e. easements, permits, etc.) to determine any conflicts.
• Maintains up-to-date status with designated upper-level Right of way agent or project manager/supervisor to ensure the assignment is completed following the client's procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in the Right of Way industry.
• Good understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, right-of-way policies, procedures, terminology, and right-of-way/real property acquisition policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of settlement instruments and contract terms.
• Good understanding of various land-related contracts and agreements for construction, operation, and maintenance of existing and new facilities, including but not limited to, fee simple, rights-of-way, leases, temporary workspace agreements, licenses, permits, ordinances, and franchise agreements with the ability to complete right of way transactions with some oversight.
• Experience with acquisition & relocation documents, notices, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to plan and organize workload, adjust to changing priorities, and work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete right-of-way transactions independently with some oversite from Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor.
• Ability to interpret alignment sheets and plats.
• Must be able to perform land title research.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be customer-focused.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with others.
• Exercises good judgment and has experience handling confidential information.
• Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
• Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with the manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and work overtime if warranted).
• Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Spends 25% of the time in an office environment and 75% of time in the field.
• Is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.