Right of Way Agent (In-House)

Coates Field Service Inc • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Right of Way of Agent for day-to-day right of way duties for a pipeline project located in Phoenix, Arizona. The successful candidate will be experienced in pipeline projects, and permitting.

No Per Diem Available.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology that applies to land acquisition
• Capable of completing legal documents and forms such as easements and agreements
• Knowledge of the sequence of processes required to complete acquisition
• Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper a plus
• Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings and right of way plans to properly explain the project
• The ability to read, understand and communicate property valuation information to landowners, as contained in formal real estate appraisals prepared by professional state certified appraisers
• The further ability to render independent land value judgments and determine when compensation beyond the value outlined in an appraisal is justified
• Proficient in programs necessary to maintain documentation and produce reports
• Understands technology of projects well enough to explain and discuss with property owners
• Skilled in variety of research methods, particularly internet, courthouse, and recorded documents
• Knowledge of how to determine valuations of crops, trees, pastures, etc. for damage settlement

Nice To Haves

• Completion of courses relating to current issues and processes, as sanctioned and/or offered by the International Right of Way Association is a plus

Responsibilities

• Contacts landowners for construction tasks
• Explains project to landowners and answers their questions
• Documents all contact with landowners (mail, telephone, e-mail, personal visits)
• Attends daily tailgate meetings
• Coordinates job sites with construction contractor
• Coordinates flaggers for work within Railroad property
• Onsite liaison between landowner and client and construction
• Assimilates contact information and project activities, enters details into project database
• Secures permission from landowner for various types of right of entry
• Negotiates tenant’s consents, access, temporary construction, and related agreements
• Provides liaison between landowner and other contractors such as construction crews, inspectors, surveyors, archaeologists
• Settles damages before, during and after construction
• Maintains assigned parcel files from beginning to end of project
• Coordinates consultations with local officials, inspectors, and assessors to determine which permits and licenses they will need, and organizes and delivers all the required documents for obtaining permits

Benefits

• Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed