Senior Title Researcher - Utilities & ROW Expert

Professional Alternatives; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives is seeking a knowledgeable Title Research Specialist to support major utility, infrastructure, and public works projects across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. You will conduct title searches, verify ownership and easements, and prepare comprehensive reports for multiple parcels and large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years of title research or right-of-way experience, with a strong understanding of land records and the ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of title research, title examination, or right-of-way experience.
• Experience supporting utility companies, infrastructure projects, public works, or transportation projects.
• Strong understanding of property ownership, easements, deeds, and land records.
• Experience reviewing title commitments, title reports, and exception schedules.
• Ability to analyze complex title information and identify potential issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct title searches for utility, infrastructure, transportation, and public works projects.
• Research and verify property ownership, easements, rights-of-way, and related land records.
• Review and analyze title reports, including exception schedules and ownership information.
• Prepare comprehensive title reports and supporting documentation.
• Support projects ranging from single-property easement searches to large-scale road widening and infrastructure initiatives involving multiple parcels.
• Work closely with utility companies, government agencies, engineering firms, and project stakeholders.
• Identify title issues, encumbrances, liens, restrictions, and ownership discrepancies.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain organized records and documentation throughout the research process.

Skills

Title research

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Documentation

Research ethics

Tools

Public records databases

Job description

Professional Alternatives is seeking a knowledgeable Title Research Specialist to support major utility, infrastructure, and public works projects across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. You will conduct title searches, verify ownership and easements, and prepare comprehensive reports for multiple parcels and large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years of title research or right-of-way experience, with a strong understanding of land records and the ability to