Title Specialist

Toth And Associates Inc; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Eight paid holidays

Paid bonding leave & bereavement leave

401(k) with Safe Harbor, matching & PS

Discretionary bonuses

Company-paid medical and dental

Company-paid life/AD&D

Vision & short-term disability

FSA/HSA options

Educational assistance

Job summary

Toth and Associates, Inc. seeks a Title Specialist to support survey projects by coordinating, researching, reviewing and interpreting title information.

This role orders and tracks title products, performs independent public-record research, and reviews title documentation for completeness and relevance to utility, infrastructure, survey, and ROW projects. Responsibilities include identifying ownership gaps, discrepancies, and title concerns requiring escalation, reading metes-and-bounds

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of title, abstracting, real estate, right‑of‑way, or land records experience.
• Ability to read and interpret metes-and-bounds, lot-and-block, subdivision, and PLSS descriptions.
• Experience reviewing deeds, easements, title commitments or reports, encumbrances, and exceptions.
• Ability to conduct in-person title research at local recorder's office.
• Proficient in organizing and documenting title research findings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with title companies and other providers to order and track title products.
• Perform independent public-record research and review title documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify ownership gaps, discrepancies, and title concerns for escalation.
• Read and interpret legal descriptions and perform preliminary plotting for QC.
• Document findings clearly and communicate issues to Survey, ROW, and Project Management teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Research skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

CAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

The Title Specialist supports Survey projects through the coordination, research, review, and interpretation of property title information. This role is responsible for ordering and tracking title products, performing independent public-record research, and reviewing title documentation for completeness, accuracy, and project relevance.The Title Specialist will request and review title searches, deeds, easements, title commitments and reports, encumbrances, exceptions, and other recorded documents to identify property ownership and interests affecting utility, infrastructure, survey, and right-of-way projects. This position will also identify potential ownership gaps, conflicting information, missing documents, and other title concerns requiring additional research or escalation.This role works closely with multiple departments and must be able to read and interpret legal descriptions, including metes-and-bounds, lot-and-block, subdivision, and PLSS descriptions. The Title Specialist will perform preliminary plotting and spatial review of recorded legal descriptions for title research and survey quality-control purposes and identify apparent discrepancies for review by Survey staff.Additional responsibilities include coordinating with title companies and other providers; maintaining accurate title order and delivery tracking; conduct independent document research; comparing title information with GIS, survey basemaps, right-of-way plans, and project mapping; and supporting project teams with organized and reliable property information.All other duties as assigned.Minimum of 3 years of directly relevant experience in title, abstracting, real estate, right-of-way, land records, or a related field.Demonstrated ability to independently request and review title searches and property ownership research.Experience reviewing deeds, easements, title commitments or reports, encumbrances, exceptions, and other recorded property documents.Working knowledge of chains of title and the ability to identify potential gaps, discrepancies, conflicting conveyances, and other title concerns.Ability to conduct in-person title research at local recorder's office.Ability to read and interpret metes-and-bounds, lot-and-block, subdivision, and PLSS legal descriptions.Ability to perform preliminary plotting or mapping of legal descriptions for title research and quality-control purposes.Experience researching online county recorder, assessor, GIS, tax, and other public land-record systems.Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and track title information across multiple projects and properties.Ability to clearly document research findings and communicate title issues to Survey, Right of Way, and Project Management staff.Strong problem-solving and research skills.Exceptional organization and interpersonal skills.Experience with CAD, GIS, or similar mapping software.Familiarity with survey plans, right-of-way plans, easement exhibits, and other land-related project documents.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, and Word.Preferred Qualifications:Associate or Bachelor degree.Experience performing title research for utility, energy, transportation, right-of-way, or other infrastructure projects.Experience preparing or reviewing ownership reports, tract files, or title summaries.Industry designation or certification through IRWA or a related organization.Benefits:Paid time off (PTO)Eight paid holidaysPaid bonding leave and paid bereavement leave401(k) w/company Safe Harbor, matching, and profit sharingDiscretionary bonusesCell phone planCompany-paid medical and dental insurance with buy-up optionsCompany-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insuranceVision insuranceShort-term disability insuranceSupplemental life/AD&D insuranceFSA and HSA optionsEducational assistanceCompany Overview:Toth and Associates, Inc. (TOTH) is a full-service consulting engineering firm offering a broad range of services, including electric utility engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, land services, GIS/mapping, utility rate services, and joint-use/make-ready support. Since our founding in 2003, we have grown to serve public and private utilities, municipalities, architects, developers, educational institutions, and other clients across the country.At TOTH, we believe strong relationships are the foundation of successful work. Our team is built on professional expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to serving both our clients and one another well. We value people, encourage continued growth, and strive to provide a workplace where employees can build meaningful, rewarding careers.TOTH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Visit www.tothassociates.com to learn more about our company.