Senior Right of Way Agent
About The Position
Volkert is seeking an experienced Senior Right of Way Agent to support its Carolinas Region in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a part-time position. The role acquires land, easements, and other rights for transportation and utility clients, and supports project delivery through title review, document preparation, client communication, negotiation, database maintenance, and project management assistance. The successful candidate will use significant right-of-way knowledge and experience to help complete projects on time and within budget. The position works directly with clients as directed, prepares regular status and predictive reports, reviews site plans and engineering drawings, prepares offer packages, and conducts special negotiations with government and other entities. It also assists the Right of Way Manager with project management and staff training and development. Volkert is an employee-owned design firm focused on creative solutions for infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. The company describes its work as supporting sustainability and improving communities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Significant right-of-way knowledge and experience.
- North Carolina real estate license, or ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
- Superior communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships with clients and teams.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Ability to use scheduling software.
- Experience with forecasting and projections.
- Ability to serve effectively in leadership and support roles on project teams.
- Ability to listen to clients and translate their needs into solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
- Strong self-management and organizational skills, including attention to detail.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
Nice To Haves
- IRWA RW, RWA, or SRWA certification is a plus.
- Relocation experience is desired but not required.
Responsibilities
- Acquire land, easements, and other rights for transportation and utility clients.
- Review title reports.
- Prepare documents and ensure compliance with state, federal, and local laws and regulations.
- Communicate directly with clients as directed, provide regular status and predictive reporting, and support timely project completion within budget.
- Review site plans and prepare offer packages.
- Maintain the project database.
- Conduct special negotiations with government and other entities.
- Assist the Right of Way Manager with project management and staff training and development.
- Review engineering drawings.
- Work efficiently and accurately across multiple projects.
- Travel up to 25%.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Wellness incentives.
- Student Debt Retirement Match.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
