Real Estate Right-of-Way Specialist (ROW)
About The Position
Bolton & Menk has a great opportunity for a Right of Way Specialist to join our team! As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. We are looking to add a Right of Way (ROW) Specialist who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! This role will support transportation, utility, and other infrastructure projects through the acquisition and management of property interests needed for project delivery, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Requirements
- Active Minnesota State Real Estate License
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in real property management or property acquisition
- Experience negotiating real estate transactions or acquiring property interests (easements, rights-of-entry, temporary/permanent acquisitions)
- Strong understanding of property records, legal descriptions, and acquisition processes
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain detailed documentation
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
- Certification through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) preferred
Responsibilities
- Supporting right-of-way (ROW) acquisition activities for infrastructure projects, including easements, temporary rights, and property purchases
- Researching public records to confirm property ownership and reviewing deeds, plats, maps, and title commitments
- Reviewing project plans to determine property impacts and required ROW needs
- Preparing parcel files, correspondence, and acquisition documents (e.g., easements, deeds, agreements)
- Coordinating with project teams, legal staff, and external partners to review documents and resolve discrepancies
- Assisting with appraisal coordination and preparing documentation for offer packages
- Processing executed documents for recording and supporting payment tracking
- Maintaining accurate, organized, and audit-ready ROW files and trackers
- Communicating with property owners, agencies, and internal stakeholders to support negotiations and resolve routine inquiries
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
- Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
- ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
- 401(k) Match Program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Six paid company holidays
- Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Dependent care reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
