ROW Strategist: Land Rights & Permits

Percheron LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Percheron LLC in Houston seeks a ROW Agent with experience in survey permission, acquisition, and title research to support land and easement projects. The role involves field duties and close coordination with supervisors.

You will research ownership, negotiate leases and rights of way, prepare reports, and liaise with landowners while following client procedures. Occasional fieldwork and due diligence are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of settlement instruments and contract terms.
• Good understanding of various land-related contracts and agreements for construction, operation, and maintenance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Review 3rd party development plans and relevant Right of way records 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.

Job description

Percheron LLC in Houston seeks a ROW Agent with experience in survey permission, acquisition, and title research to support land and easement projects. The role involves field duties and close coordination with supervisors.

You will research ownership, negotiate leases and rights of way, prepare reports, and liaise with landowners while following client procedures. Occasional fieldwork and due diligence are required.