Senior Right of Way (ROW) Agent

Stantec • Richmond, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stantec is seeking a Senior Right of Way (ROW) Agent to support transportation and infrastructure projects. The role works alongside project managers, engineers, utility owners, government agencies, and private landowners on utility coordination, right-of-way acquisition, easement procurement, and entitlement activities. The agent performs a range of right-of-way disciplines, including title research, permitting, acquisition, relocation, and documentation, with working knowledge of the VDOT Right of Way Manual of Instruction, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (URA), and the Virginia Administrative Code.

This is a hybrid role, with the balance of field, office, and home work determined by project needs. The position includes title research and quality control, preparing project status reports, and meeting with property owners to secure signed easements. Field work and travel may account for as much as 50% of the employee’s time. The role typically involves computer-based office work and extended periods of sitting; field work may involve exposure to inclement weather and other elements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in right-of-way/title research.
• Technical degree, diploma, or certificate in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough understanding of right-of-way laws.
• Familiarity with the VDOT Right of Way Manual as it applies to property acquisition.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, land survey documents, and right-of-way maps.
• Ability to analyze titles and title reports, identify key parcel information, and communicate it effectively to stakeholders.
• Ability to read and understand real estate terminology and determine the types of title evidence needed to obtain property descriptions and names involved.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and comfort using a variety of technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, organizational, planning, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability, sound professional judgment, creativity, and initiative.
• Ability to multitask, coordinate with team members, collaborate in project teams, and communicate concepts and ideas effectively.
• English language proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel or work in the field up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to work weekends on occasion.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Research title records and closings, including deeds, leases, easements, mortgages, deeds of trust, wills, probate records, court cases, delinquent taxes, and other instruments affecting surface ownership.
• Conduct title searches of up to 100 years and use online databases and public records, including county GIS, for landowner identification and title research.
• Digitally compile title abstracts that show a complete chain of title and pertinent encumbrances that may affect proposed surface use.
• Perform quality control (QA/QC) on own work and the work of others.
• Prepare reports for weekly project status meetings and report on the status of right-of-way acquisition.
• Meet with property owners to secure signed easements.
• Perform other right-of-way duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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