ROW Title Research & Property Acquisition Specialist

Stantec; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Right of Way Technician to support property acquisition, title research, and documentation. The role reports to the Right of Way Project Manager and is based primarily in an office setting with field work possible in the Richmond, VA area.

Responsibilities include title research, long-form searches, negotiations, and compiling project reports. A technical degree and at least one year ROW experience are preferred; travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience within ROW/Title Research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive property and title research, including long-form title searches and compilation of digital title abstracts.
• Utilize online databases, public records, and GIS platforms to support landowner identification and research.
• Lead QA/QC efforts on personal work and the work of others to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and deliver project reports, and handle landowner interactions—including securing easements, negotiations, and responding to inquiries.
• Support all ROW project activities including permitting, acquisition, documentation, and collaboration with project teams.

Skills

Right of way laws

Title research

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Communication

Reading engineering drawings

Reading real estate terminology

Travel up to 50%

English proficiency

Spanish bilingual a plus

Education

Technical degree/diploma/certificate or related field

1 year ROW/Title Research experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

GIS platforms

Land records databases

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Right of Way Technician to support property acquisition, title research, and documentation. The role reports to the Right of Way Project Manager and is based primarily in an office setting with field work possible in the Richmond, VA area.

Responsibilities include title research, long-form searches, negotiations, and compiling project reports. A technical degree and at least one year ROW experience are preferred; travel up to 50% is required.