Sr. ROW Agent - Michigan

Easy; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Easy is seeking a Sr. Right of Way Acquisition Agent to support multiple project phases in Michigan. The position allows residency with weekly field travel as required.

You will apply expert knowledge of title, permitting, acquisition and documentation, including property valuation, alignments sheets and related legal processes, to secure rights of way for construction. Responsibilities include researching ownership, negotiating leases and easements, coordinating with landowners and internal

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in Right of Way.
• Strong knowledge of title, permitting, and relocation processes.
• Ability to negotiate and draft land agreements and leases.
• Excellent communication and field coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, negotiate and elect to purchase land rights and rights of way.
• Identify land ownership interests and permit requirements.
• Oversee land-related legal issues including titles and deeds.
• Prepare daily activity reports and complex negotiation summaries.
• Work in office or field as required.
• Coordinate with landowners and internal teams to resolve conflicts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications 5+ Years Experience

Description

Sr. Right of Way Acquisition Agent

Description

Looking for a Right of Way Agent near or in the surrounding area of Michigan for several phases of acquisition. The Agent will be allowed to work from residency and travel to field as needed during the week.

The Sr. Right of Way Agent, under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, possesses excellent working knowledge of all right of way disciplines; title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. very knowledgeable about property valuation, survey drawings, and alignments sheets.

Essential Tasks and 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. Identifies and provides details of all required construction permits and permit requirements and acquires permits as directed.
• Oversee 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. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• 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.
• Effectively use established company and client policies, procedures, and processes to perform work.
• Review 3rd party development plans and relevant Right of way records (i.e. easements, permits, etc.) to determine any conflicts.
• Maintains up-to-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.

Job Requirement

• Must have a minimum of five 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 policies and procedures.
• 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, including but not limited to, fee simple, rights-of-way, leases, temporary workspace agreements, licenses, permits, ordinances, and franchise agreements with the ability to complete right of way transactions independently.
• 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.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be customer focused.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with others.
• Exercises good judgment and has experience handling confidential information.
• Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
• Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with the manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and work overtime if warranted).
• Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Spends 100% of time in the field environment.