Senior Project Manager (Right of Way Acquisition) - Waggoner
Baton Rouge, LA
About the Job
Description
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Project Manager (Right of Way Acquisition) to our Baton Rouge, LA office.
The primary role of the Right of Way Manager includes coordinating Right of Way agents of contractual service activities (abstractors, appraisers, specialty land consultants, and acquisition agents) for the acquisition of property rights necessary for transportation and municipal infrastructure projects. Duties also include close communication and the coordination of the transference of documents with Project Owners Attorneys and associated Administrative Departments.
The primary role of the Right of Way Manager includes coordinating Right of Way agents of contractual service activities (abstractors, appraisers, specialty land consultants, and acquisition agents) for the acquisition of property rights necessary for transportation and municipal infrastructure projects. Duties also include close communication and the coordination of the transference of documents with Project Owners Attorneys and associated Administrative Departments.
General tasks include preparation and review of documents such as right of entry, conveyance easements, purchase and sale agreements, etc. Additionally, they will be responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating all physical and electronic files per federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to land acquisition, utility coordination, and land development. Having the ability to oversee and coordinate all land acquisition duties and client and public engagement is a must.
Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? For almost 50 years Waggoner has delivered sound results through a culture of integrity, service and creativity to benefit our clients. Waggoner has more than doubled in size over the last five years and growth is expected to significantly increase through the addition of talented personnel.
What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services across 19 offices and 6 states; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.
If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
· Establish relationships and maintain contact with landowners and/or their representatives throughout a project’s full life cycle.
· Coordinate with Acquisition Agents and any Project/Program Right of Way Committees for issue resolution and potential settlements for the purchase of land rights.
· Work closely with civil engineers, surveyors, municipal clients, attorneys, appraisers, acquisition agents, specialty land consultants and title companies through a project’s full life cycle. Including:
· Coordinate with Acquisition Agents and any Project/Program Right of Way Committees for issue resolution and potential settlements for the purchase of land rights.
· Work closely with civil engineers, surveyors, municipal clients, attorneys, appraisers, acquisition agents, specialty land consultants and title companies through a project’s full life cycle. Including:
- Assurance that Project/Program real estate contractual acquisition policies, procedures, and work standards are being followed.
- Assist in the evaluation and resolution of complex problems regarding Right of Way activities.
- Represent Waggoner at meetings with public officials, other Project/Program Management Team members, Right of Way/Design Consultants, and property owners to ensure that proper consideration is given to real estate policies, costs, and schedules.
- Coordinate and monitor consultants' progress to ensure surveys, staking, right-of-way maps, special purpose maps, and contractual obligations are being performed on schedule.
- Provide oversight of contractual service activities to ensure timely acquisition of property and property rights required for the advancement of Programed Projects within the contractual budgets, and within legal, and policy constraints.
- Conducts public relations activities as directed to ensure cooperation and harmonious relationships with property owners, public officials, and other Project/Program Management Team members.
- Attends planning and review meetings; advises engineers, surveyors, contract consultants, and other attendees about significant items that may lessen the cost of the project. Studies final construction plans and right-of-way maps to provide follow-up advice on potential suggested changes for consideration.
· Oversee all records management duties including preparing and maintaining accurate, timely, and complete conveyance documents.
· Review documents and reports for accuracy to determine correctness or incompleteness.
· Review on behalf of the Client, all legal and internal documents such as acts of sale, deeds, servitude agreements, and payment vouchers whereby the Client acquires legal ownership and possession of property and property rights required to construct transportation and municipal infrastructure projects
· Perform other related tasks as designated contractually by the Client and as assigned by supervisor/manager
What you'll need
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant field.
Experience
· Minimum of five years coordination/supervisory experience preferred.
· Experience in the understanding and review of Right of Way maps/plats and associated requirements.
· Understanding of engineering construction plans and potential impacts to properties associated with building regulations and zoning requirements.
· Understanding of abstracting and title reports, appraisal forms and standards and acquisition agent requirements.
· Preferred – Knowledge and understanding of local zoning ordinances and development codes, state and federal codes and regulations
· Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
· Required- Strong written and verbal communication skills, specifically the ability to read and coordinate the conveyance of legal descriptions and right of way plans to the acquisition agents and project/program stakeholders
Other Knowledge and Skills
· Advanced knowledge of MS Office
· Knowledge of design, on-line reports and databases preferred
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
· Minimum of five years coordination/supervisory experience preferred.
· Experience in the understanding and review of Right of Way maps/plats and associated requirements.
· Understanding of engineering construction plans and potential impacts to properties associated with building regulations and zoning requirements.
· Understanding of abstracting and title reports, appraisal forms and standards and acquisition agent requirements.
· Preferred – Knowledge and understanding of local zoning ordinances and development codes, state and federal codes and regulations
· Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
· Required- Strong written and verbal communication skills, specifically the ability to read and coordinate the conveyance of legal descriptions and right of way plans to the acquisition agents and project/program stakeholders
Other Knowledge and Skills
· Advanced knowledge of MS Office
· Knowledge of design, on-line reports and databases preferred
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Why Join Our Team
We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- WEI Incentive Program
- Healthy Workplace Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Health Benefits
- Career Development and Training
- Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
- Community Service Opportunities
- Worldwide Travel Assistance
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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