Sr. Right of Way Agent (In House)

Coates Field Service•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Right of Way Agent for an electric transmission project in Indianapolis, Indiana. The successful candidate will have experience acquiring linear right of way from private landowners and be able to adapt to tight deadlines to meet project deliverables. Local candidates are preferred but not required. Per diem may be available. The role involves obtaining access and survey permissions, negotiating and acquiring property rights, documenting landowner communications, and responding to stakeholder inquiries. The agent also investigates and acquires temporary rights of way for construction needs, submits executed documents for client countersignature, payment, and recording, and may serve as a legal witness in condemnation or other proceedings. Coates Field Service provides land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices throughout the United States, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Experience acquiring linear right of way from private landowners.
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 use multiple forms of technology, including project databases, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Earth.
Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of electronic and paper maps.
Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze engineering and right-of-way drawings.
Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents.
Skill in property-rights research methods, including courthouse searches for recorded documents and internet research.
Ability to determine valuation of crops, timber, and other items for damage settlement.
Ability to travel regularly.

Nice To Haves

Local candidates are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Obtain right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.
Negotiate and acquire property rights required for electric transmission.
Document communications and correspondence with landowners, including in-person meetings, email, phone, and mail.
Respond to internal and external stakeholder inquiries concerning property rights.
Investigate, negotiate, and acquire temporary right-of-way areas for driveways, construction laydown areas, and other temporary construction needs.
Submit executed documents to the Coates Operations office for client countersignature, payment to the landowner, and recording.
Serve as a legal witness as necessary for condemnation or other proceedings.
Perform other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.