Senior Right of Way Negotiator

American Electric Power; Wooster (OH); Presencial; USD 63.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

American Electric Power in Wooster, Ohio is seeking a Right of Way professional to acquire land rights, licenses, leases and permits for electric distribution facilities. You will lead negotiations with landowners, draft documents, and coordinate with other units to secure needed rights for construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution lines.

This role requires strong negotiation and communication skills, plus the ability to travel in the assigned territory and review records to

Formación

• 4 years’ experience in the acquisition of real estate or right of way procurement.
• 6 years’ experience for senior level, in related field.
• Driver license and Notary Commission.
• Willingness to travel in the assigned territory.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to walk long distances or climb steep terrain.

Responsabilidades

• Handle negotiations with landowners for acquisition of rights for transmission/distribution facilities and supervise contract agents.
• Settle damage claims with landowners related to construction/maintenance activities.
• Search records to determine property ownership and advise on fair market values.
• Draft/ supervise documents for rights of entry, damages, contracts, easements, licenses, leases and permits.
• Support other business units with questions on land rights acquisition.
• Act as witness in condemnation or court actions and assist in selecting witnesses.
• Maintain property owner files, maps, drawings and progress reports.

Conocimientos

Oral communication

Written communication

Walk long distances

Climb steep terrain

Mapping/easement imaging systems

Computer skills

Travel in territory

Educación

Associate degree in business/real estate/engineering/paralegal or related

High school diploma + 1 year ROW procurement experience

High school diploma + 2 years ROW/real estate experience

Associate’s degree in related field (ROW/real estate/engineering)

Herramientas

Distribution mapping systems

Easement imaging systems

Notary Commission

Descripción del empleo

American Electric Power in Wooster, Ohio is seeking a Right of Way professional to acquire land rights, licenses, leases and permits for electric distribution facilities. You will lead negotiations with landowners, draft documents, and coordinate with other units to secure needed rights for construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution lines.

This role requires strong negotiation and communication skills, plus the ability to travel in the assigned territory and review records to