Senior Right of Way Agent
About The Position
Civix Consulting Group (CCG) is on a mission to transform the public sector. Whether clearing the way for levees to protect communities from flooding, setting the stage for large-scale coastal restoration, or mapping thousands of miles of roadway, we’re supporting transformative projects that build stronger communities. Much of that work starts with right of way, and our team of mission-driven experts is expanding. We’re looking for a full-time Senior Right of Way Agent to help advance public works projects in South Louisiana to construction through pre-planning and right of way acquisition. Learn more about our ROW work here. Senior Right of Way Agent Candidate Profile An ideal candidate will embrace our mission and commitment to helping clients succeed. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of a project lifecycle. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to: · Conduct title research, prepare abstracts, and review abstracts prepared by others for compliance, completeness and accuracy · Read and interpret engineering maps, construction plans, and property descriptions · Identify scope and execute turnkey right of way acquisition services, including surveyor and appraiser coordination, negotiations, and closings · Draft various agreements including sales, easements, mortgage releases and other documents required for the acquisition of various land rights · Serve as a point of contact for team members and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders · Produce project-related communication, such as status reports and meeting notes · Implement quality control measures throughout the project lifecycle through oversight and review of completed work products · Assign and delegate tasks to team members and work on multiple assignments · Work within parameters of client specifications which vary from project to project based on regulatory requirements Beyond right of way, CCG’s team provides professional services and technology solutions to state and local agencies to administer programs, grants, and projects of varied scale and purpose. Our clients are on the front lines preparing their communities for what comes next. We’re behind them with the tools and expertise necessary to make the greatest impact possible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of professional experience in a related field such as land management, planning, or law
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality
- Desire to grow in all disciplines within the right of way industry and embrace CCG’s technology and tools for managing the land acquisition process
- Ability to maintain daily timesheets with notes of services provided and to adhere to project budgets
- Strong technical skills and experience utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing public projects
- Experience working in a GIS platform
- Understanding of curative title requirements
- Knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Act
Responsibilities
- Conduct title research, prepare abstracts, and review abstracts prepared by others for compliance, completeness and accuracy
- Read and interpret engineering maps, construction plans, and property descriptions
- Identify scope and execute turnkey right of way acquisition services, including surveyor and appraiser coordination, negotiations, and closings
- Draft various agreements including sales, easements, mortgage releases and other documents required for the acquisition of various land rights
- Serve as a point of contact for team members and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Produce project-related communication, such as status reports and meeting notes
- Implement quality control measures throughout the project lifecycle through oversight and review of completed work products
- Assign and delegate tasks to team members and work on multiple assignments
- Work within parameters of client specifications which vary from project to project based on regulatory requirements
Benefits
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- a 401(k) with a company match
- health, dental, and vision plans
- long-term disability
- short-term disability
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
