Senior ROW Agent, Gas Utility: Land Rights & Acquisitions

Percheron LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Percheron LLC is seeking a Senior Right of Way Agent in Texas to manage the research, negotiation, and acquisition of land rights for construction projects. You will handle title transfers, permits, easements, and related documentation, coordinating with field teams and clients to ensure compliance and timely progress.

You will prepare reports, liaise with landowners, review third party development plans, and oversee due diligence to resolve complex land issues.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of three years of experience in the Right of Way industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, right of way policies, procedures, terminology, and right of way/real property acquisition
• Knowledge of settlement instruments and contract terms
• Very knowledgeable about property valuation, survey drawings, and alignments sheets
• Good understanding of various land-related contracts and agreements for construction, operation, and maintenance of existing and new facilities
• 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.
• Ability to complete right-of-way transactions independently.
• Ability to interpret alignment sheets and plats.
• Must be able to perform land title research.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and be customer-focused.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with others.

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‑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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Right of Way knowledge

Title & permits

Acquisition

Property valuation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Job description

Percheron LLC is seeking a Senior Right of Way Agent in Texas to manage the research, negotiation, and acquisition of land rights for construction projects. You will handle title transfers, permits, easements, and related documentation, coordinating with field teams and clients to ensure compliance and timely progress.

You will prepare reports, liaise with landowners, review third party development plans, and oversee due diligence to resolve complex land issues.