Right Of Way Agent

MasTec Utility Services•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Right of Way Agent’s main purpose is to assist the Right of Way (ROW) Department in determining the need for and acquiring valid right of way documentation for the construction, reconstruction, relocation, or improvement of electrical, pipeline and communication facilities. The position requires the ability to communicate with and negotiate with property owners regarding new installations, job modifications and/or design changes that may affect their property.

Requirements

Experience with Dominion Energy standards and best practices for ROW Agents preferred or another Electric Utility.
Title research is a strong plus but not a requirement.
Candidate should have excellent public relations and communication skills and the ability to work comfortably and cooperatively with people of all walks of life.
Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including SharePoint, Word and Excel.
Familiar with work management tools, and related technologies such as GIS and Google Earth
Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external teams and work with a flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities.
Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
Precise hand-eye coordination.
Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

Meet engineering and construction schedules by obtaining the necessary right of way in the time allotted.
Identify project required properties and negotiate agreements for permanent installations and temporary lay down areas associated with large utility distribution projects.
Determine property ownership through investigation of courthouse records, tax maps, field inspections or other means available.
Review property deeds, plats, and surveys to identify current ownership and define the boundaries of the right of way on the land. A comprehensive search of public records conducted to uncover an existing easements or encumbrances that may affect the right of way.
Serve as liaison between property owners and utility clients during outreach and negotiation.
Assure timely communications with various managers, engineers, tree crews, developers, contractors, customers, and others regarding the status of all assigned projects.
Review all right of way agreements prior to client approval and court filing. Primarily responsible for E-filing ROW and Easement agreements.
Ensure that job status is updated in all work management systems.
Prepare clear and concise documentation of the right of way process including agreements, revisions and/or modifications to agreements; correspondence, special instructions, contact logs, memoranda, reports, and formal right of way releases; notarization and recording of required agreements.
Provide right of way support to other departments as necessary.
Support and participate in department initiatives and process improvements.