Sr. Right of Way Agent (Field)

Coates Field Service • Syracuse, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Coates Field Service, Inc is seeking an experienced Sr. Right of Way of Agent for a project in the Syracuse area. This person would support multiple counties around Syracuse, Watertown, Owego, and Utica being centrally located in Syracuse. The estimated length of the project is anticipated to be 3 years, and could extend through construction. The successful candidate will be experienced in acquiring linear right of way for electric transmission from private landowners, and able to adapt to tight deadlines in order to meet project deliverables. Per Diem is available.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of drafting and negotiating property rights documents including rights-of-way, easements, leases, purchases, and sale agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to utilize multiple forms of technology including: Project Databases, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, etc.
• Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper.
• Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze engineering and right-of-way drawings
• Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents.
• Skilled in property rights research methods, including courthouse searches for recorded documents and internet research of same.
• Ability to determine valuation of crops, timber, etc. for damage settlement.
• Ability to travel regularly.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidate to commission a New York Notary Public.

Responsibilities

• Obtains right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.
• Negotiates and acquires property rights required for electric transmission.
• Documents all communication and correspondence with landowners including in-person meetings, email, phone, and mail.
• Responds to internal and external stakeholder inquiries in matters related to property rights.
• Investigates, negotiates, and acquires temporary right of way areas for driveways, construction lay down areas, and other temporary construction needs.
• Submits executed documents to Coates Operations office for client countersignature, payment to landowner, and recording.
• Serves as legal witness as necessary for condemnation or other proceedings.
• Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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