Right of Way Specialist

Job Overview

We are seeking a detailed-oriented Right of Way Specialist to join our team. This professional will be responsible for managing real estate activities related to property rights, with a focus on utility easements and right of way permissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and perform a full range of real estate activities including acquisition of property rights, land and facilities leasing, rent collection, property sales, tax assessments, and property management (40%)
• Negotiate contract terms and prepare legal documents including contracts, deeds, leases, and easements (25%)
• Review property surveys, legal descriptions, engineering drawings, facility attachment applications, appraisals, and environmental reports
• Review distribution jobs to ensure proper permissions for utility installation on private property
• Research existing property rights that may be applicable to current projects
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and files
• Prepare property appraisals and conduct financial analyses
• Perform property inspections and conduct marketing activities when needed
• Collaborate with in-house and/or outside counsel on legal matters
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience reviewing job prints to determine if work is on private property or in road right of way
• Knowledge of utility easements and right of way processes
• Proficiency in reviewing and processing permission documentation for private property access
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in office software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software)
• Experience with database management and specialized real estate software is a plus
  
  

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• Attention to detail when reviewing legal documentation and property descriptions
• Ability to navigate complex property rights scenarios
• Strong negotiation skills
• Research aptitude for identifying existing applicable rights
• Excellent record-keeping abilities
  
  

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our projects have the proper permissions and rights to proceed smoothly and legally.