Right of Way Agent III - Remote, US
About The Position
Bowman has an opportunity for a Right of Way Agent III / Customer Outreach Specialist III to join our team remotely. 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 all aspects of right-of-way and real estate related activities, negotiating favorable terms to various land and right-of-way related agreements secured on behalf of the company's client, including the acquisition, relinquishment and modification of easements, fee land purchases, permit rights, encroachments resolutions and settlements of damage claims of company's client.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required, commensurate relevant experience considered.
- Five or more (5+) years of experience working in all aspects of right-of-way acquisition.
- Professional real estate license in applicable state or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire is required.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time during busier periods.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, legal documents relating to real estate and right of way transactions.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors, technical, or associate's degree preferred.
- Working knowledge of right-of-way and land acquisition and of regulatory and legal issues preferred.
- Familiar with work management tools, and related technologies such as GIS and Google Earth.
Responsibilities
- Perform work under limited supervision.
- Receive direction on complex assignments with general guidance on execution.
- Work is generally reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles.
- Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
- Negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests, as necessary on the client’s behalf.
- Negotiate property damage settlements and loss claims associated with client’s capital projects.
- Regularly and persuasively communicate with challenging landowners to overcome resistance.
- Serve as liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, state agencies, etc., in support of right-of-way activities.
- Identify land ownership from public records.
- Research, review, analyze and title; identify defects and outline / recommend curation.
- Prepare right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and right-of-way project acquisition.
- Review, prepare, analyze, interpret all land and Right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
- Resolve encroachment, damage claims, landowner complaints and inquiries at a minimal cost to client.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
- Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
