Right of Way Supervisor- Ohio

Gray Hawk Land Solutions•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Gray Hawk Land Solutions is hiring a Sr. ROW Supervisor in Junction City/New Lexington, Ohio. The role requires a self-starter who can perform the work with little or no supervision. The supervisor oversees right-of-way personnel and contractors, manages project timelines and budgets, coordinates with project managers and clients, and negotiates surface agreements and related compensation. The position also involves title research, mapping and drawing interpretation, client database use, online research, and maintaining relationships with surface owners and government representatives.

Requirements

At least seven years of right-of-way industry experience, primarily negotiating pipeline easements.
At least three years of experience managing right-of-way agents.
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 external courthouse title research without supervision.
Experience with mapping software, including GIS and Google Earth; ability to deed-plot and learn client mapping systems.
Ability to interpret and redline project drawings as needed.
Ability to navigate multiple client databases and conduct online research.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and database use.
Self-starter able to work with little or no supervision.
Professionalism, integrity, interpersonal skills, and ability to diffuse tense situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with geoAMPS or Pandell Projects.
Experience with ESRI GIS software.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain good relationships with surface owners and local government officials and agencies.
Supervise internal right-of-way agents, land negotiators, field personnel, and third-party contractors assigned to project spreads.
Represent the client and the company with professionalism and integrity, relate to people from various backgrounds, and diffuse tense situations quickly.
Track project timelines, manage budgets, develop status reports, and coordinate directly with project managers and clients.
Negotiate terms for surface use agreements, pipeline rights of way, and easements; settle surface damages; and ensure necessary access to company assets.
Conduct internal and courthouse title research without supervision.
Use mapping software, deed-plot, and learn client internal mapping systems.
Interpret alignment drawings, certified property plats, permit drawings, temporary workspace drawings, and construction access drawings; redline drawings when needed.
Navigate multiple client databases and conduct online research.
Use Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and databases effectively.