Right of Way Agent

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a highly-motivated Right of Way Agent for its Land Services Division in our Buffalo, NY office, with a broad knowledge of procedures used to acquire real property interests for land services projects. This is a full time, permanent position supporting many projects concurrently. The successful candidate is able to multi-task and is adept at producing accurate project deliverables on short notice.

• Provide easement and/or land acquisition on assigned projects.
• Have general understanding of notary laws and land rights.
• Prepare offer packages and closing packages.
• Present and negotiate offers to impacted property owners while establishing a positive rapport with each tract owner.
• Lease agreement negotiation experience a plus.

• Minimum a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• IRWA certifications a plus.
• New York Real Estate License required.
• 2-3 years of transportation right of way acquisition experience a must.
• Must have a valid driver's license and valid car insurance.
• Must be able to acquire a notary within 45 days (about 1 and a half months) of employment.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Should be comfortable interacting with diverse groups of people.
• Training or mentoring of entry level staff a plus.
• Local municipality right of way experience a must.
• NYSDOT right of way experience a plus.
• Can work independently.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook, Google Earth and databases such as SharePoint or equivalent.
• Demonstrated organizational, planning and negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills and ability to solve problems under pressure.
• Excellent customer service skills; in person and over the phone with internal and external customers and clients.
• Ability to engage in small talk and talk to strangers (over the phone and in person).
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively.
• Previous DOT or local governemnt transportation experience required.
• Familiarity with working within Uniform Act guidelines.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Please note, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's annual drug and alcohol testing program.

Compensation: $60,000 to $75,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!