Sr. Right of Way Land Acquisition Agent

Atlas; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off & Family Support

Retirement

Insurance

Safety Program

Learning & Development

Belonging

Flexibility

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Senior Right of Way Agent to support transportation and infrastructure projects across Georgia, including the Metro Atlanta area. The role is based in Duluth, GA and requires travel up to 75% to meet project needs and stakeholder commitments.

The successful candidate will review title, appraisal and ownership records, negotiate with property owners, and coordinate with clients and agencies while ensuring regulatory compliance and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Right of Way, real estate, or property.
• Experience interpreting surveys, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Strong written and verbal communication; capable of reports and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, GIS tools, and reviewing plans.
• Knowledge of NEPA and FERC regulations; basic math skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% in Georgia with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform Right of Way activities in support of infrastructure projects.
• Manage tasks from administrative to complex property acquisitions.
• Coordinate Right of Way activities including property, stakeholder engagement, and project execution.
• Serve as primary point of coordination with clients, owners, tenants and agencies.
• Review title reports, vesting information, property records and appraisal docs.
• Apply negotiation strategies to facilitate acquisitions while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and review offer packages, project docs and correspondence.
• Assist with regulatory and project activities with internal and external teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project coordination

Documentation

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

GIS mapping tools

Mathematical calculations

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree

Right of Way / Real estate experience

Tools

GIS mapping tools

GSCCCA.org

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

Atlas is seeking a Senior Right of Way Agent to support transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the Metro Atlanta area and across Georgia, helping deliver projects that positively impact local communities. The Senior Right of Way Agent serves as a primary point of contact for clients, property owners, tenants, and stakeholders while managing a wide range of right of way acquisition, negotiation, and project coordination activities. This role is responsible for reviewing title reports, appraisal documentation, property ownership records, and offer packages while facilitating real estate transactions in accordance with project and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to interpret surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and other property-related documents. Success in this role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple projects and stakeholder priorities. This position is based in Duluth, GA and requires travel throughout Georgia up to 75% of the time to support project meetings, field activities, and client needs.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform a range of Right of Way-related activities in support of public and private sector infrastructure projects.
• Manage responsibilities that range from administrative and project support tasks to complex, multi-disciplinary, and politically sensitive property acquisition efforts.
• Coordinate and support Right of Way activities, including property acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and project execution, based on project needs and individual experience.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination with clients, property owners, tenants, public agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Review and interpret title reports, vesting information, property ownership records, and appraisal-related documentation to support project requirements.
• Apply negotiation strategies and facilitate acquisition activities while ensuring compliance with client, project, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review offer packages, project documentation, reports, and correspondence to support Right of Way transactions.
• Assist with and coordinate regulatory and project-related activities while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• An Associate degree and/or relevant Right of Way, real estate, land acquisition, or property-related experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience are welcome.
• Experience interpreting property surveys, plats, legal descriptions, deeds, and other real estate-related documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and maintain thorough project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, GIS mapping tools, GSCCCA.org, and the ability to review plans and property records.
• A working knowledge of real estate principles and applicable regulations such as NEPA and FERC, along with the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving percentages, decimals, and measurements.
• The ability to stay organized, work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and travel up to 75% throughout Georgia using reliable personal transportation while maintaining a valid driver's license and required automobile insurance.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full-time

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