Right of Way Agent

Coates Field Service•Durant, OK

10h

About The Position

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking a Right of Way Agent to perform day-to-day right-of-way duties for an electric transmission and distribution project near Durant, Oklahoma. The successful candidate will have experience with pipeline projects and acquiring linear right of way from private landowners, and will be able to adapt to tight deadlines to meet project deliverables. Per diem is available. The role involves obtaining access and survey permissions, negotiating and acquiring property rights, maintaining records of communications with landowners, and responding to stakeholder inquiries about property rights. The agent also investigates and acquires temporary right-of-way areas for construction needs, submits executed documents for client countersignature, payment, and recording, and may serve as a legal witness in condemnation or other proceedings. Other duties may be assigned. Coates provides land acquisition and right-of-way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices throughout the United States. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Experience with pipeline projects and acquiring linear right of way for private landowners.
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 use project databases, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, and other technology.
Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions and read electronic and paper maps.
Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze engineering and right-of-way drawings.
Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents.
Skill in property-rights research, including courthouse searches for recorded documents and internet research.
Ability to determine valuation of crops, timber, and other items for damage settlements.
Ability to travel regularly.
Ability to adapt to tight deadlines and meet project deliverables.

Responsibilities

Obtain right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.
Negotiate and acquire required property rights.
Document communications and correspondence with landowners, including in-person meetings, email, phone, and mail.
Respond to internal and external stakeholder inquiries regarding property rights.
Investigate, negotiate, and acquire temporary right-of-way areas for driveways, construction laydown areas, and other temporary construction needs.
Submit executed documents to the Coates Operations office for client countersignature, landowner payment, and recording.
Serve as a legal witness as necessary for condemnation or other proceedings.
Perform other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.