Right of Way Supervisor

Coates Field Service Inc • Kansas City, MO

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking a Right of Way Supervisor near Kansas City, MO. The successful candidate can prioritize constantly changing requirements related to matters of high confidentiality, bringing prior experience in supervising electric transmission and/or distribution projects.

Requirements

• Ability to travel and report to Client’s Office in Kansas City, MO. and other areas of project assignment as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of land and right of way acquisition.
• Knowledge of and ability to manipulate KMZs, familiarity with GIS a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret plan and profile sheets.
• Ability to supervise diverse personnel in demanding environments.
• Knowledge of turnkey project management, from initial activities such as ownership research through negotiations, acquisition, encroachments, construction, damage settlement, condemnation
• Extensive experience in negotiations, conflict management, and mediation.
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology that applies to land acquisition.
• Extensive knowledge of completing legal documents and forms such as easements and agreements.
• Proficient in programs necessary to maintain documentation and produce reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software programs in order to generate a variety of project reports in response to specific and varied queries.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision of field office staff and operations in collaboration with Project Manager.
• Reviews and evaluates the work of all field office staff.
• Mediates and resolves issues that arise between landowners, agents, client, and subcontractors.
• Assists Right of Way Agents in negotiation with property owners as needed.
• Assures that project progress reports are prepared accurately and on schedule.
• Trains employees and assures that they understand and carry out their assigned duties.
• Instructs personnel on safety procedures.
• Provides quality control check on sketches of easement impact on parcels using sources including KMZs, GIS web viewers, P&Ps, and line lists.
• Coordinates with engineers and construction teams to verify accuracy of parcel and easement sketches.
• Meets with Project Manager on a regular basis to report on project and answer questions, resolve issues, and provide summary reports.
• Testifies as expert witness in court during condemnation and other legal actions.
• Monitors staffing and updates Project Manager on needs to adjust personnel numbers in response to workload, budget, and schedule.
• Audits project files at project end, assures accuracy and organization, transmits or transports files to client in requested format.
• Assists Project Manager with project updates, schedules, spreadsheets, and Eminent Domain preparations.
• Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned by Project Manager.

Benefits

• Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed