Sr ROW Agent

Description

The Right of Way Lead is a seasoned agent, under the direction of the Project Manager, who is responsible for supervising the activities of a number of Agents. The ROW Leaad directs the activities of ROW Agents under his / her supervision and brings focus to the information communicated and gathered by the ROW Agents to the Right of Way Project Manager or appropriate team member.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• The Lead Agent directs the activities of Agents under his / her supervision to the Project Manager / ROW Supervisor.
• The Lead Right of Way Agent assures that the work of his / her team is efficient, accurate, and timely.
• Assures that the tools and information needed to perform their jobs are provided to the ROW Agents under supervision.
• Responsible for researching, negotiating and electing to purchase short- and long-term lease of land agreements and Right of way for construction that meet the organization's goals.
• Searches for and determines various land ownership interests, including, but not limited to, surface ownership of land and the locations of such owners. Identifies and provides details of all required construction permits and permit requirements and acquires permits as directed.
• Oversees all land-related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning.
• Responsible for resolutions and other legal forms related to land acquisitions. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Prepares adequate daily activity reports and prepares special agent's reports relative to complex negotiations for easements, damage settlements, and / or permit acquisition. May work in the office or out in the field.
• Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights or to identify and bring forward deficiencies requiring remedial action.
• Serve as liaison with landowner / tenant on ownership, easement rights, damage claims, and access issues.
• Effectively use established company and client policies, procedures, and processes to perform work.
• Review 3rd party development plans and relevant Right of way records (i.e. easements, permits, etc.) to determine any conflicts.
• Maintains up-to-date status with designated upper-level Right of way agent or project manager / supervisor to ensure the assignment is completed following the client's procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement

Work Environment and Physical Demands