Right of Way Specialist (Land Agent / Easement Acquisition) – Field Based
About The Position
Liberty Core is seeking an experienced Right of Way Specialist / Land Agent to support land acquisition, right-of-way, and permitting activities for utility infrastructure projects. This is a senior-level field position requiring 10+ years of relevant experience and the ability to independently manage acquisition, permitting, landowner negotiations, property agreements, and damage settlements with limited guidance from the Land Manager/Supervisor. The Right of Way Specialist is responsible for performing land and right-of-way acquisition and permitting functions for new construction and operational projects within an assigned project area.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant right-of-way, land acquisition, easement acquisition, real estate, or comparable infrastructure experience.
- MUST already possess an active North Carolina Broker or Broker-in-Charge (BIC) license through the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.
- Candidates who are willing to obtain a North Carolina license or are currently in the licensing process will not be considered due to project timing requirements.
- Demonstrated experience performing right-of-way and land acquisition functions.
- Experience negotiating easements and other legal agreements associated with real property.
- Experience with utility, pipeline, energy, or similar infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of easements, title documents, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and property rights.
- Experience coordinating or obtaining permits from private, local, state, and federal entities.
- Experience assessing and negotiating landowner and property damage claims.
- Strong landowner communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to independently manage assignments with limited supervision.
- Ability to work fully on-site and travel as required by project needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform land and right-of-way acquisition and permitting activities for new construction and operational projects.
- Negotiate with private landowners, tenants, businesses, municipalities, and governmental agencies to acquire necessary land and property rights.
- Prepare and negotiate legal agreements associated with real property, including easements, leases, temporary workspace agreements, access agreements, licenses, and other required property rights.
- Assist with the development and evaluation of preliminary pipeline routes.
- Assist with preparation of project cost estimates, acquisition schedules, and other project planning activities.
- Review existing easement rights, title information, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, engineering plans, and other property documentation.
- Prepare reports related to easement rights, title updates, landowner negotiations, claims, and acquisition status.
- Identify and acquire necessary permits and approvals from private entities and local, state, and federal agencies.
- Coordinate directly with landowners regarding acquisition, access, construction activities, property impacts, restoration, and damage claims.
- Assess, negotiate, and settle landowner damage claims.
- Prepare and issue checks associated with approved damage settlements in accordance with established project procedures.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation of landowner contacts, negotiations, agreements, permits, payments, and property rights.
- Coordinate with project management, engineering, survey, construction, environmental, legal, and other project personnel as necessary.
- Manage assigned responsibilities and priorities with limited guidance and assistance from the Land Manager/Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
