Right of Way Agent jobs in Richmond, VA

Company Summary

MasTec Professional Services provides results-driven engineering, design, and integrated services to the power, oil & gas pipeline, and gas distribution industries. With a genesis in construction and a skilled team of multidiscipline engineers and project management professionals, we deliver end-to-end solutions for infrastructure projects across the country. Committed to excellence in every aspect of our work, we create collaborative partnerships with our clients by building trust and consistently delivering the highest standards of performance.

MasTec Professional Services Company is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Job Summary

The Right of Way Agent’s main purpose is to assist the Right of Way (ROW) Department in determining the need for and acquiring valid right of way documentation for the construction, reconstruction, relocation, or improvement of electrical, pipeline and communication facilities.   The position requires the ability to communicate with and negotiate with property owners regarding new installations, job modifications and/or design changes that may affect their property.  Clients include homeowners, legal representatives, industry, universities and utilities.

• Meet engineering and construction schedules by obtaining the necessary right of way in the time allotted.
• Identify project required properties and negotiate agreements for permanent installations and temporary lay down areas associated with large utility distribution projects.
• Determine property ownership through investigation of courthouse records, tax maps, field inspections or other means available.
• Research and locate landowner information.
• Serve as liaison between property owners and utility clients during outreach and negotiation.
• Assure timely communications with various managers, engineers, tree crews, developers, contractors, customers and others regarding the status of all assigned projects.
• Review all right of way agreements prior to client approval and court filing. Primarily responsible for E-filing ROW and Easement agreements.
• Ensure that job status is updated in all work management systems.
• Prepare clear and concise documentation of the right of way process including agreements, revisions and/or modifications to agreements; correspondence, special instructions, contact logs, memoranda, reports and formal right of way releases; notarization and recording of required agreements.
• Facilitate acquisition and/or prepare and secure permits from government agencies and railroads.
• Provide right of way support to other departments as necessary.
• Support and participate in department initiatives and process improvements.

• Candidate should have excellent public relations and communication skills and the ability to work comfortably and cooperatively with people of all walks of life.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including SharePoint, Word and Excel.
• Familiar with work management tools, and related technologies such as GIS and Google Earth
• Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external teams and work with a flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities.
• Ability to read and sufficiently interpret engineering drawings, legal documents relating to real estate and right of way transactions is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time during busier periods.
• Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory record.
• Professional Designation: Virginia Notary Public appointment or ability to obtain.