Sr. Right-of-Way Agent in Montana

Gray Hawk Land Solutions • Billings, MT

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About The Position

Gray Hawk Land Solutions is hiring a Senior Right-of-Way Agent in Montana. The position requires a self-starter who can perform assigned work with very little or no supervision. The agent establishes and maintains relationships with surface owners and local government officials and agencies, represents clients and self with professionalism and integrity, and negotiates surface agreements and settlements. The role also involves title research, mapping and drawing interpretation, database navigation, online research, and effective use of computer software.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in the Right-of-Way industry, primarily negotiating pipeline easements.
• Bachelor’s degree, technical diploma, or high school graduate.
• Thorough understanding of surface use agreements, easements, pipeline right-of-way, surface titles, and government laws and regulations related to Right-of-Way operations.
• Ability to conduct internal and courthouse title research without supervision.
• Mapping software experience, including GIS and Google Earth; ability to deed plot and learn client internal mapping systems.
• Ability to interpret and redline relevant drawings.
• Ability to navigate multiple client databases and conduct online research.
• Excellent computer knowledge, including effective use of Microsoft Office applications and databases.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and in both team and individual settings.
• Ability to relate to people from various backgrounds and diffuse tense situations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain good relationships with surface owners and local government officials and agencies.
• Represent the client and self with professionalism and integrity, relate to people from various backgrounds, and diffuse tense situations quickly.
• Negotiate terms for surface use agreements, pipeline rights of way, and easements.
• Settle surface damages and ensure necessary access to company assets.
• Conduct internal title research and courthouse title research without supervision.
• Use mapping software, deed plot, and learn client-specific mapping systems.
• Interpret and redline drawings as needed, including alignment drawings, certified property plats, permit drawings, temporary workspace drawings, and construction access drawings.
• Navigate multiple client databases and conduct online research.
• Use Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and databases effectively.
• Work effectively both in a team environment and independently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED