Right of Way Specialist

WSB LLC•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a ROW Specialist to add to our growing team. We are looking for an experienced Professional Engineer with a Transportation Design background. This is an exciting role for someone looking to grow their career with a growing company. Apply today and help play a pivotal role in scaling our company. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us. If you are a ROW Specialist that aligns with our values, we would love for you to continue reading and apply.

Requirements

Associates degree in business, planning, construction, survey or a closely related field or one or more years of right of way related experience; such as, right of way acquisition or management, relocation, title examination, and right of way analysis
Minnesota Real Estate License and Public Notary License in MN or ability to attain within 6 months of hire
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution
Ability to work independently, communicate and document effectively, handle large volumes of work
Effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner
Willingness to travel within Minnesota and to out-state projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with GIS, Microsoft Office Products and various databases
Knowledge, experience, and contacts in right of way work related to Transportation and Utility/ Transmission Line Projects.
Knowledge of acquisition and relocation procedures under the Uniform Relocation Act
Ability to work in the posted location

Nice To Haves

Additional licenses preferred in WI, IA, ND & SD
MnDOT REALMS software experience
Acquisition experience in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and/or North Dakota

Responsibilities

Meet with clients, design staff and landowners to discuss project impacts to parcels and address landowners’ concerns.
Complete field title investigations, present offers of compensation and negotiate settlements.
Research property ownership, set up parcel files, notarize documents, assist in project management tracking.
Draft conveyance documents and obtain mortgage releases
Meeting with displaced property owners and tenants
Providing referrals, preparation of relocation claims,
Coordination of move estimates
Maintenance of the project spreadsheets for our clients