Right of Way Agent - Water / Wastewater - Gannett Fleming, Inc.

Join Gannett Fleming as a Right of Way Agent in Houston, Texas, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting public and private projects through advanced right of way acquisition and relocation programs. You'll work closely with individuals and businesses, helping them navigate the complexities of property transactions affected by these projects. This role offers opportunities for career development, allowing you to expand your skillset and work with a team of driven, like-minded professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiations to acquire rights of way through various methods, including fee and/or easement purchases, dedication/donation, and condemnation, working with property owners, corporations, lease-hold tenants, governmental entities, and legal representatives.
• Clearly explain project and property needs and impacts based on legal descriptions, mapping, and valuations and/or appraisals.
• Keep Right of Way Manager informed with regular updates and seek guidance as needed.
• Collaborate with project engineers and/or managers to review project plans, engineering drawings, and land exhibits.
• Research deeds, reconveyances, agreements, and other documents related to property rights, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Perform in-depth title research and/or review title reports and curative work to resolve any issues that may arise, ensuring clear and marketable titles.
• Ensure all project records, notes, contact logs, and documents are properly organized and stored, and that all actions comply with relevant procedures, laws and regulations.
• Participate in status meetings and provide regular updates in contact logs and project status reports.
• May work on various matters pertaining to encroachments into fee and easement properties.
• Utilize advanced technology and practices to resolve challenges throughout the acquisition process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in right-of-way acquisition, utilities, and/or relocation.
• Knowledge of R/W engineering, USPAP, and familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Act and eminent domain proceedings preferred.
• Current and valid Real Estate license, with an active Texas Notary preferred.
• R/W—NAC or SR/WA designation from the International Right of Way Association is a plus.
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS, PowerPoint).
• Highly organized, excellent communicator (verbal and in writing), strong negotiation skills, self-motivated, and a positive team player.
• Ability to work with a team of right of way agents, engineers, attorneys, and title abstractors and coordinate on the same project.

For more than 100 years, we’ve been a leader in global infrastructure solutions with a focus on planning, design, technology, and construction management services for a diverse array of markets and disciplines. Across more than 60 offices, 2,500+ highly qualified professionals are united in an unyielding commitment to deliver excellence to every client and every project, every day.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans status or other characteristics protected by law. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred retirement plan, and incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: Houston, TX
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Internal Requisition ID: 2024-11298