Right of Way Agent

Timmons Group•Richmond, VA

12h

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Right of Way Agent to join its Transportation Group. The role negotiates fee simple and easement acquisitions and provides comprehensive support throughout the property-rights acquisition process for transportation and utility projects. The agent works with property owners, tenants, project teams, government agencies, and legal and real estate professionals to advance acquisitions while complying with applicable laws, policies, and project requirements. The position involves acquiring property interests, conducting owner and tenant contacts, reviewing project and property documents, preparing and maintaining acquisition records, explaining project impacts and valuation methods, coordinating appraisal support, tracking progress, and assisting with condemnation activities when needed. The agent also attends public and field meetings and site visits as required, providing customer service while balancing project schedules, legal requirements, and the public interest. The ideal candidate is a high-energy, creative, flexible, patient self-starter who can work at a dynamic pace and shares the company’s Vision, Mission, and Shared Values. Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm with 22 offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central United States. The company describes its workplace as an engaging career-development setting and says it provides employees with resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in right-of-way work is identified as ideal.
Valid driver’s license required.
Experience in right-of-way acquisition, property negotiations, real estate, title research, appraisals, or related fields.
Knowledge of fee simple and easement acquisitions, including permanent and temporary construction easements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with property owners, attorneys, government staff, and project teams.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate records, and meet project deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to learn and use company-specific software as needed.
Ability to work at a dynamic pace as a high-energy, creative, flexible, patient self-starter.
Commitment to the company’s Vision, Mission, and Shared Values.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with state and local right-of-way procedures and applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Acquire property interests, including fee simple interests, permanent easements, temporary construction easements, licenses, and rights of entry, for public infrastructure projects in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Contact property owners and tenants and conduct negotiations and closings professionally and ethically.
Review and interpret right-of-way plans, plats, legal descriptions, cross sections, and construction documents.
Coordinate and participate in negotiations with landowners, attorneys, mortgage holders, and other stakeholders.
Prepare, review, and maintain right-of-way documentation, including offer packages, deeds, easement agreements, title information, and closing files.
Explain project impacts, acquisition needs, and valuation methodology to property owners and affected parties.
Work with project managers, engineers, appraisers, surveyors, attorneys, and government agencies to advance project schedules.
Assist with appraisal coordination, appraisal reviews, and valuation-support documentation.
Ensure compliance with applicable state statutes, local policies, and agency procedures related to eminent domain and property acquisition.
Track acquisition progress, maintain accurate project records, and prepare status reports for clients or agencies.
Support condemnation activities when necessary, including preparing documentation and coordinating with legal counsel.
Attend public meetings, field meetings, and site visits as required.
Provide customer service while balancing project schedules, legal requirements, and the public interest.