Right of Way Specialist II

AECOM•Raleigh, NC

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Right of Way Specialist II to support transportation infrastructure projects throughout North Carolina and the Southeast. The position may be based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and supports highway, bridge, transit, and multimodal projects for state departments of transportation, municipalities, and other public-sector clients. The role focuses primarily on implementing and executing right-of-way acquisition and relocation activities, in collaboration with project managers, senior right-of-way staff, engineers, property owners, and public agencies. The position can be worked on a hybrid basis from AECOM’s Raleigh office, with travel throughout North Carolina and neighboring states potentially required. The specialist performs acquisition and relocation work, coordinates with property owners and project stakeholders, prepares project documentation, supports right-of-way certification and reporting, and helps maintain compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and applicable federal, state, and local policies. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required for project-site, client, and office visits. The selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review. U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Relocation assistance is not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. AECOM describes itself as a global infrastructure consulting firm with more than 50,000 professionals. It offers benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Benefits depend on employment status.

Requirements

BA/BS and two years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Two years of right-of-way experience.
Valid U.S. driver’s license required for visiting project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
Selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing both acquisition and relocation services on transportation or public infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of federal and state right-of-way requirements, including Uniform Act compliance.
Experience conducting property owner negotiations and preparing acquisition documentation.
Four or more years of right-of-way experience.
North Carolina Real Estate License.
Experience supporting NCDOT, SCDOT, TDOT, ALDOT, or other DOT clients.
IRWA coursework or certifications.
Experience with residential and commercial relocations.
Knowledge of appraisal review, title research, and property management processes.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

Perform right-of-way acquisition activities for transportation and infrastructure projects.
Conduct property owner outreach, negotiations, and coordination.
Support residential and commercial relocation assistance activities in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.
Prepare acquisition packages, replacement housing documentation, relocation files, and related project deliverables.
Coordinate with project teams, property owners, attorneys, appraisers, review appraisers, surveyors, and title companies.
Assist in resolving acquisition and relocation issues.
Maintain project records and documentation in accordance with client requirements.
Support right-of-way certification activities and project reporting requirements.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local right-of-way policies and procedures.
Assist with public meetings, stakeholder coordination, and client communications.
Track project schedules and acquisition milestones.
Maintain compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act).
Support project managers and senior right-of-way staff in delivering projects.