Senior Right of Way Agent

Snyder & Associates•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is a well-established civil and structural engineering consulting firm known for delivering thoughtful, high-quality solutions to public and private clients. As project demands for right of way services continue to grow, we are excited to expand our team with a senior right of way (ROW) agent based in our Ankeny office. As a senior ROW agent with real estate expertise, you will join our team of specialists who focus on municipal, transportation, and water resource projects. Through our flexible management approach, you will be empowered to carve your own path to professional growth through innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Experience with right-of-way acquisition process
Active Iowa real estate license
Possess or ability to obtain an Iowa real estate Broker’s License
Ability to interpret and review engineering plans and construction details
Skilled at achieving project objectives, balanced with maintaining strong client and property owner relationships
The successful candidate will be goal driven with strong organizational skills; high attention to detail; excellent interpersonal communication skills; and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and facilitate the acquisition of property rights as required by various projects; property rights may include, but are not limited to, rights of entry, temporary or perpetual easements, and fee title
Research and analyze land ownership documents to prepare land rights and easement grants
Read and interpret property appraisals, title reports, plans and legal descriptions
Communicate project details and impacts with property owners and their representatives in an ethical and professional manner, presenting in arranged appointments on-site, virtually, and in public meetings
Meet with property owners or their representatives to negotiate and acquire their holdings
Prepare and/or consummate purchase agreements, deeds, easements, extended occupancy agreements
Lead efforts to generate new business