Right of Way Agent

Colliers Engineering & Design • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a highly-motivated Right of Way Agent in Charleston, SC with a broad knowledge of procedures used to acquire real property interests for projects. This is a full time, permanent position supporting many projects concurrently. The successful candidate is able to multi-task and adept at producing accurate project deliverables on short notice.
The Right of Way industry sits at the intersection of infrastructure, community, and progress. Every road widened, every utility expanded, every pipeline installed, and every transit corridor built begins with one critical step: securing the right of way. This is where strategy meets negotiation. Where land, law, and people converge. And where professionals who thrive on challenge, complexity, and impact build careers that truly shape communities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of Right of Way Acquisition and/or 3 years of Real Estate Salesperson experience preferred.
• Active Real Estate License for state of residency is a must.
• Notary for state of residency.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively.
• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and negotiation skills.
• Can work independently.
• Analytical and able to problem solve.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook, and databases such as SharePoint or equivalent.
• English language proficient.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must possess “team player” attitude and ensure all projects are completed by let schedule.
• May require weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

• Lease agreement negotiation experience a plus.
• DOT agent experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide easement and/or land acquisition on assigned projects.
• Have general understanding of notary laws and land rights.
• Prepare offer packages and closing packages.
• Present and negotiate offers to impacted property owners while establishing a positive rapport with each tract owner.
• Lease agreement negotiation experience a plus.
• DOT agent experience a plus.
• Responsible for providing weekly updates to management.
• Be able to think out of the box when confronted with challenging situations or conversations.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities

What This Job Offers

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