Land Agent

LUMA Energy•Monacillo, PR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports land rights acquisition by negotiating damage claim settlements and annual payment reviews, ensuring alignment with company activities and timely project execution. It completes landowner notification for access to an established easement in compliance with PREPA’s Easement Regulation and other applicable laws and regulations. Monitors property rights acquisition by overseeing negotiations, validating land requirements, coordinating purchase and sale agreements, managing damage claims, and corroborating non-concern acknowledgments to secure right-of-way access, ensure compliance, and support on-time project execution. Coordinates negotiations and stakeholder engagement with landowners, occupants, and regulatory bodies to secure land rights, ensure awareness of proposed activities, and resolve property discrepancies for project compliance and timely execution. Provides expertise in land acquisition and stakeholder negotiation to support the development and implementation of effective solutions. Monitors compliance and process effectiveness to ensure alignment with policies and continuous improvement. Delivers training and guidance to stakeholders to enhance understanding and adoption of best practices. Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations. Participates in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills to contribute to the safe and reliable recovery of services. Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Project Management, Surveying, Real Estate, Paralegal or related field.
3 years' experience with right-of-way acquisition processes and working with landowners, survey teams, and regulatory agencies.
Experience working with documents, policies, SOP creation and implementation.
Experience leading or collaborating with small projects.
Experience as matter-expert and asset resource to provide support to internal/external clients.
Excellent communication skills
Bilingual: Spanish and English
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
Valid Driver License

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Cartography is preferred.
Experience with computer-aided design software (e.g., AutoCAD) is an asset
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS) is an asset
Experience with web-based mapping platforms (e.g., Google Earth) is an asset

Responsibilities

Negotiate damage claim settlements and annual payment reviews.
Complete landowner notification for access to an established easement.
Oversee negotiations for property rights acquisition.
Validate land requirements.
Coordinate purchase and sale agreements.
Manage damage claims.
Corroborate non-concern acknowledgments to secure right-of-way access.
Coordinate negotiations and stakeholder engagement with landowners, occupants, and regulatory bodies.
Resolve property discrepancies.
Provide expertise in land acquisition and stakeholder negotiation.
Monitor compliance and process effectiveness.
Deliver training and guidance to stakeholders.
Follow established company policies, procedures, and standards.
Participate in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills.
Perform additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications.