Right of Way Agent II - Michigan

Description

Purpose

Perform most aspects of right-of-way and real estate related activities, negotiating favorable terms to various land and right-of-way related agreements secured on behalf of the company's client, including the acquisition, relinquishment and modification of easements, fee land purchases, permit rights, encroachments resolutions and settlements of damage claims of company's client.?

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under moderate supervision. Receive direction on moderately complex assignments, tasks, and execution. Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

Do the Work

• Identify land ownership from public records.?

• Research, review, analyze titles; identify defects; able to identify curatives.?

• Negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests of greater complexity, on behalf of the company's client.??

• Review, prepare, analyze, interpret most land and Right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.?

• Maintain up-to-date records of contact attempts and parcel-related data in company database.??

• Attend team meetings as necessary.?

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate...

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.??

• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.

• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required, commensurate relevant experience considered.

• Three or more (3+) years of performing increasingly more complex aspects of land and right-of-way acquisition.?

• Ability to obtain Real Estate License in state, if required.?

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time during busier periods.?

• Working knowledge of right-of-way and land acquisition and of regulatory and legal issues preferred.?

• Ability to read and sufficiently interpret engineering drawings, legal documents relating to real estate and right of way transactions is a plus.?

• Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license.?

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.??

• Familiar with work management tools, and related technologies such as GIS and Google Earth.?

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)