Right of Way Agent - ESPO Corporation

Job Title: Right of Way Agent
Location: Englewood, CO
Job type and Duration: Contract to Hire
 
Our client, a global Architecture and Design Firm, is looking to hire a Right of Way Agent for their project team in Englewood, CO. 

The Right of Way Specialist will lead various projects in the facilitation of land acquisitions, negotiations, property research, titles, and surveys.  

• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and establishing project objectives. 
• Lead and execute land rights acquisition process for electric transmission and electric/gas distribution projects.
• Lead landowner negotiations to obtain new or amended right-of-way easements and temporary construction easements.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams (permitting, environmental, construction, engineering, project management). 
• Quality review of Land and Right of Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Quality review of real property-related project documents. 
• Quality review Right of Way documents in the stakeholder management database. 
• Quality review of stakeholder management database entries from Right of Way field agents. 
• Present technical data to the Right of Way project team and stakeholders. 
• Prepare project status, technical, and acquisition reports for the project team and/or client management. 
• Responsible for document preparation and control, meeting agendas, and other various project related activities. 
• Perform project planning, budgeting, scheduling activities, and establishing critical project objectives within project parameters. 
• Manage marketing efforts and identify key pursuits. 
• Train and mentor staff. 
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence. 
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
   

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field and 4 years Right of Way acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain experience, project management and/or real estate experience preferred OR Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Ability to read and understand title and appraisal reports and land surveys.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of general real estate law.  
• Demonstrated understanding of real estate title work.  
• Experience with easement acquisition for utilities preferred, including for electric transmission or electric/gas distribution systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Ability to work independently.  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.  
• Expert presentation skills.  
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.  
• Experience with database system management.  
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A valid driver's license is required.
• SR/WA designation is preferred OR Other certification from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) 
• A Real Estate Broker is preferred.
• A Sales License is preferred.

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