Right of Way Agent prepares organization's need for additional land or office space. Researches, negotiates and elects to purchase short- and long-term lease of land agreements and right of way for construction that meet the organization's goals. Being a Right of Way Agent handles all land related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning. Prepares resolutions and other legal forms related to land acquisitions. Additionally, Right of Way Agent may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Right of Way Agent contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Right of Way Agent typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
We are currently accepting resumes for a Trans Right of Way Agent in Tulsa, OK.
Benefits offered: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K
Job designation is Hybrid and will require three days a week onsite. Remaining two days are remote. This position will start work on location.
Candidates local to Tula, OK and surrounding areas.
Candidate must be experienced in creating scopes, budget and schedules, and manage direct project teams comprised of non-direct reports of contract resources. Experience in managing projects for ROW or electric transmission preferred. Positions will be five days a week, must be able to travel and will be assigned small - large transmission line and transmission station projects in various regions as needed. Must reside in Tulsa , OK or surrounding area. This is not a field position.
Responsible for managing and coordinating a ROW portfolio of small - large transmission projects. Will manage and direct right-of-way vendors comprised of non-direct reports of internal and contract resources. Provide guidance, coordination, instruction, and effective communications to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient and economical manner to achieve on time and within budget completion of projects. Provide leadership and direction and effectively communicate with all stakeholders, including internal customers, external customers, regulatory and governmental agencies. Responsibilities also include interfacing with project sponsors and building teams and kicking off projects and bidding and monitoring progress on the projects to bring projects in on time and on budget. Responsibilities also include the monthly facilitation of meetings for along with creation and updating monthly project cost budgets and project schedules.
Duties will include the responsibility for overseeing multiple projects or program area of projects within a matrix team environment related to the successful installation of transmission line and/or transmission or distribution substation facilities. This includes collaborating in scope completion and creation of estimates, along with managing the ROW acquisition include the monthly facilitation of meetings for status (along with creation and updating monthly project cost budgets and project schedules). Develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers.
Job Requirements
o Candidate should be well-versed in various aspects of Project Management and/or the Acquisition of ROW
o Proficient in written & verbal communication skills
o Computer proficiency a must
o Knowledgeable in GIS Mapping systems and databases
o Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted estimating practices
o Properly review maps, drawings, surveys
o Knowledgeable in earned value and project reports
o Act as an expert witness, assist and confer with legal counsel and project management in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions
o Experience with non-environmental permitting (railroad, highway, etc)
Trans Right of Way Agent
Education; Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related applicable field with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience, OR, Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, engineering or related applicable field with a minimum of two years of related experience.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: business, project management, real estate, law, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way and/or real estate.
Additional Requirements:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
2. Develop skill in and provide effective communication that is clear, direct, concise, and professional, including effective listening, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.
3. Demonstrate skills in conflict management and organizational problem-solving.
4. Ability to convey vision, strategy or other complex information effectively with the ability to influence and drive results.
5. Support and demonstrate ability to provide the organization of project activities, delegate project task assignments, confidently set staff requirements and expectations to manage deliverables and hold staff accountable.
6. Demonstrate willingness to provide constructive feedback to staff.
7. This position consults with and/or advises the TROW Supervisor, TROW Manager and/or Project Managers on matters pertaining to the policies and procedures governing the acquisition of land and land rights.
8. Possess excellent written communication, presentation and organizational skills with a strong proficiency working with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and right-of-way/land management databases (i.e., geoAMPS or other land management databases) or other equivalent databases.
9. The individual filling this position will be required to travel within the client Transmission service territory; however, on rare occasions may be assigned to special projects and travel outside the transmission service territory.
10. Must be able to work outside normal business hours to accommodate project schedules.
11. Must have a valid driver’s license issued by the appropriate State.
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tulsa, OK 74119