Right of Way Specialist

SEH • Duluth, MN

9d • $35 - $42 • Remote

About The Position

SEH is currently searching for a Right of Way Specialist to join our talented Construction Services team! This role involves acquiring property rights, easements, and access agreements for infrastructure projects. You will build relationships with property owners and stakeholders, conduct property research, prepare acquisition documents, and coordinate with various teams. The position also requires representing SEH at public meetings and tracking acquisition schedules. This is an opportunity to develop into an independent right-of-way professional through training and mentorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Planning, Public Administration, Surveying, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Minnesota.
• Ability to obtain a Minnesota Real Estate License within a reasonable timeframe.
• MVR records check verifying that you possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record which meets the requirements of SEH’s Driving Program.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Minnesota Real Estate License.
• 2+ years of experience in right-of-way, real estate, land services, property acquisition, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience with easement acquisition, title research, landowner negotiations, or public infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of transportation, utility, municipal, or land development projects.
• Experience working with local governments, counties, or state agencies.
• Outgoing, customer-focused personality with a passion for working directly with landowners and communities.
• Ability to build client relationships and support business development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Acquire property rights, easements, and access agreements needed for transportation, utility, and municipal infrastructure projects throughout Minnesota.
• Build relationships with property owners, agencies, and project stakeholders while serving as SEH's primary representative during the acquisition process.
• Conduct property research, review title information, prepare acquisition documents, and coordinate with survey, engineering, and legal teams to support project delivery.
• Represent SEH at public meetings, stakeholder discussions, and project coordination meetings.
• Track acquisition schedules, maintain project documentation, and support clients through all phases of right-of-way acquisition.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop into an independent right-of-way professional through training, mentorship, and project experience.

Benefits

• Employee-owned company
• Culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability
• Diverse backgrounds and perspectives valued
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays
• Paid Family Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level