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Lead Right of Way Agent - Columbia, SC
$48k-70k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
4 Days Ago
Bowman Consulting is Hiring a Lead Right of Way Agent - Columbia, SC Near Columbia, SC
Short DescriptionBowman has an opportunity for a Lead Right of Way Agent to join our team in Columbia, SC.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
PurposePerform advanced technical and administrative work leading a small team of 4-6 agents in work related to right-of-way negotiations, acquisitions, or other relevant work. Work as the lead agent in the field, serving as the point of contact for the outreach team. Take the lead on challenging negotiations to overcome resistance in a given area or with a given landowner.
ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Direction
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
PurposePerform advanced technical and administrative work leading a small team of 4-6 agents in work related to right-of-way negotiations, acquisitions, or other relevant work. Work as the lead agent in the field, serving as the point of contact for the outreach team. Take the lead on challenging negotiations to overcome resistance in a given area or with a given landowner.
ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Direction
- Perform work under moderate supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on an occasional basis.
- Position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a lead/resource among a team of colleagues in equivalent roles to share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship. May occasionally assist in delegation of assignments or provide feedback to managers.
- Serves as primary point of contact for all agents in the field to answer any questions that arise, provide mentorship, and engage approved training program for all new hires.
- Review associated ROW docs, (easements, exhibits, payment agreements, rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, licenses, leases, permits, options, etc.) and other documents as necessary to acquire adequate rights for electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
- Maintain property owner files, agent notes, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports.
- Identify land ownership from public records.
- Review, prepare, analyze, and interpret all land and Right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
- 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 marketing/business development skills and mindset.
- Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
- Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
- Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Bachelors, technical, or associate's degree and/or equivalent right-of-way work experience required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a professional capacity.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working in all aspects of right-of-way acquisition, preferred.
- Holds an active real estate license in required state.
- 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 interpret engineering drawings, legal documents relating to real estate and right of way transactions.
- Ability to communicate and negotiate with property owners regarding changes that may affect their property. Clients include homeowners, legal representatives, industry, universities, and utilities.
- 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.
- 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$48k-70k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/28/2025
WEBSITE
bowmanconsulting.com
HEADQUARTERS
RICHMOND, VA
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
1997
CEO
SPENCER FRANCIS
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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About Bowman Consulting
BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP is a company based out of 212 LOUDOUN ST SE, LEESBURG, Virginia, United States.
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