Senior Right of Way Negotiator - In-House

Coates Field Service, Inc; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coates Field Service, Inc in Springfield, IL is seeking a Sr. Right of Way Agent (In House) to manage land acquisition for an electric transmission project.

The role requires obtaining rights, negotiating with landowners, and coordinating documentation through stamping and recording processes. The successful candidate will have experience drafting property rights documents, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to travel regularly to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience obtaining entry and survey permission from landowners.
• Negotiates and acquires property rights for electric transmission.
• Documents communications with landowners via in-person, email, phone, and mail.
• Responds to stakeholder inquiries related to property rights.
• Ability to travel regularly.
• Ability to read maps and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Obtains right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.
• Negotiates and acquires property rights required for electric transmission.
• Documents all communication and correspondence with landowners including in-person meetings, email, phone, and mail.
• Responds to internal and external stakeholder inquiries in matters related to property rights.
• Submits executed documents for client countersignature, payment, and recording.
• Serves as legal witness as necessary for condemnation or other proceedings.

Skills

Right of way

Property drafting

Communication

Negotiation

Tech tools

Maps reading

Travel ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Earth

Job description

Coates Field Service, Inc in Springfield, IL is seeking a Sr. Right of Way Agent (In House) to manage land acquisition for an electric transmission project.

The role requires obtaining rights, negotiating with landowners, and coordinating documentation through stamping and recording processes. The successful candidate will have experience drafting property rights documents, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to travel regularly to meet project deadlines.