Lead Right of Way Agent - San Antonio, TX

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•San Antonio, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Lead Right of Way Agent to join our team on a hybrid basis in San Antonio, TX. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Perform advanced technical and administrative work leading a small team of 4-6 agents in work related to right-of-way negotiations, acquisitions, or other relevant work. Work as the lead agent in the field, serving as the point of contact for the outreach team. Take the lead on challenging negotiations to overcome resistance in a given area or with a given landowner.

Requirements

Bachelors, technical, or associate degree and/or equivalent right-of-way work experience required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a professional capacity.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working in all aspects of right-of-way acquisition, preferred.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time during busier periods.
Working knowledge of right-of-way and land acquisition and of regulatory and legal issues preferred.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, legal documents relating to real estate and right of way transactions.
Ability to communicate and negotiate with property owners regarding changes that may affect their property. Clients include homeowners, legal representatives, industry, universities, and utilities.
Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license.
Proficient in Microsoft Applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiar with work management tools, and related technologies such as GIS and Google Earth.
Professional real estate license in applicable state or the ability to obtain one within 3 months (90 days) of hire is required.

Responsibilities

Perform work under moderate supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on an occasional basis.
Position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a lead/resource among a team of colleagues in equivalent roles to share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship. May occasionally assist in delegation of assignments or provide feedback to managers.
Serves as primary point of contact for all agents in the field to answer any questions that arise, provide mentorship, and engage approved training program for all new hires.
Support Project Manager or ROW Supervisor in daily reporting/tracking of metrics.
Provide training to agents on all processes and procedures to current team standards.
Regularly and persuasively communicate with challenging landowners to overcome resistance.
Handle complicated negotiations with landowners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise field agents as required.
Negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests, as necessary on the company’s client’s behalf.
Serve as liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, state agencies, etc., in support of right-of-way activities.
Prepare daily field assignments and adjust as necessary.
Review associated ROW docs, (easements, exhibits, payment agreements, rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, licenses, leases, permits, options, etc.) and other documents as necessary to acquire adequate rights for electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
Maintain property owner files, agent notes, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports.
Identify land ownership from public records.
Review, prepare, analyze, and interpret all land and Right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.