Right of Way Agent (Field)

Coates Field Service Inc•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

Coates Field Service, Inc is seeking an experienced Right of Way of Agent for a project local to Buffalo, NY. The successful candidate will be experienced in acquiring linear right of way for private landowners, and able to adapt to tight deadlines in order to meet project deliverables. No Per Diem Local Candidates Only

Requirements

Working knowledge of drafting and negotiating property rights documents including rights-of-way, easements, leases, purchases, and sale agreements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to utilize multiple forms of technology including: Project Databases, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, etc.
Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper.
Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze engineering and right-of-way drawings
Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents.
Skilled in property rights research methods, including courthouse searches for recorded documents and internet research of same.
Ability to determine valuation of crops, timber, etc. for damage settlement.
Ability to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

Obtains right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.
Negotiates and acquires property rights required for electric transmission.
Documents all communication and correspondence with landowners including in-person meetings, email, phone, and mail.
Responds to internal and external stakeholder inquiries in matters related to property rights.
Investigates, negotiates, and acquires temporary right of way areas for driveways, construction lay down areas, and other temporary construction needs.
Submits executed documents to Coates Operations office for client countersignature, payment to landowner, and recording.
Serves as legal witness as necessary for condemnation or other proceedings.
Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.