Senior Land Services Spec

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. seeks a Senior Land Services Specialist to lead property and property rights acquisition for energy and infrastructure projects.

You will develop acquisition strategies, manage negotiations with landowners, and ensure regulatory compliance across all project phases. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, legal counsel, surveyors, appraisers, and landowners to deliver successful outcomes, drawing on deep Right of Way experience and strong leadership in complex

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of Right of Way, Land Acquisition, Real Estate, Utility, Energy, Transportation, or Infrastructure project experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating easements and property acquisitions.
• RWP designation required | Real Estate License Required (Indiana or applicable project states) | Notary Public.
• Proven expertise in Right of Way acquisition, title review, easement acquisition, and landowner negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition of easements, fee acquisitions, licenses, permits, and other land rights required for project execution.
• Review title reports, ownership records, survey documents, legal descriptions, and engineering plans.
• Conduct complex negotiations with property owners and stakeholders.
• Resolve landowner concerns and develop mutually beneficial solutions.
• Develop and execute project specific acquisition strategies.
• Manage acquisition schedules, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Track project metrics and provide status updates to clients and leadership.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Serve as POC for assigned clients and collaborate with necessary teams

Skills

Right of Way

Land Acquisition

Real Estate

Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Associates or better in Business Administration

Associates or better in Legal Studies

Associates or better in Other

Job description

As a Senior Land Services Specialist, you will lead property and property rights acquisition activities supporting utility, transmission, substation, transportation, and infrastructure projects. This technical expert develops acquisition strategies, manages landowner negotiations, ensures regulatory compliance, and delivers successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate possesses extensive Right of Way experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead complex acquisition efforts involving multiple stakeholders. This position works closely with clients, engineers, legal counsel, surveyors, appraisers, and landowners throughout all phases of the acquisition process

What You’ll Do

• Lead acquisition of easements, fee acquisitions, licenses, permits, and other land rights required for project execution.
• Review title reports, ownership records, survey documents, legal descriptions, and engineering plans.
• Conduct complex negotiations with property owners and stakeholders.
• Resolve landowner concerns and develop mutually beneficial solutions.
• Develop and execute project specific acquisition strategies.
• Manage acquisition schedules, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Track project metrics and provide status updates to clients and leadership.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Serve as POC for assigned clients and collaborate with necessary teams

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10+ years of Right of Way, Land Acquisition, Real Estate, Utility, Energy, Transportation, or Infrastructure project experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating easements and property acquisitions.
• Experience managing multiple acquisition projects simultaneously.
• Experience working directly with utility, transmission, pipeline, transportation, or public infrastructure projects preferred.
• RWP designation required | Real Estate License Required (Indiana or applicable project states) | Notary Public
• Proven expertise in Right of Way acquisition, title review, easement acquisition, and landowner negotiations.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local ROW regulations.
• Ability to travel upon request

Why Join Us

• Work with some of the brightest minds in the energy industry
• Shape and deliver projects that impact national energy infrastructure
• Be part of a team that sets industry standards for quality and expertise

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Business Administration.

Associates or better in Legal Studies.

Associates or better in Other.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Int Right of Way AssocMem

Preferred

Senior Right of Way Agent

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