Trans Right of Way Agent / Right of Agent Sr

Description

• Follow TROW estimate guidelines and practices for the acquisition of land rights for the acquisition of land rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Act as a liaison or project manager with vendor companies performing services relative to the acquisition of land rights for the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Act as a witness and assist in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions involving the acquisition of land rights or other court actions which may result from the construction, reconstruction or maintenance for electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Monitor the closeout process and establish any lessons learned on TROW projects and recommend process improvements as appropriate.Approve vouchers for payments incurred in the acquisition of land rights involving the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• ReprSent Transmission right-of-way in internal process improvement teams and initiatives as well as external industry forums, where required. Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm.
• Maintain property owner files, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports within Right-of-Way Stakeholder Information system (ROWSi).Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices in the acquisition of land rights.
• Provide functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition of land rights.
• Handle complicated negotiations with land owners (or their designees) for the acquisition of land rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Settle damage claims with property owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP, or its contractors, during the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities.Search courthouses and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein.
• Responsible for project oversight in reviewing and supervising vendor companies on ROW Projects to ensure adherence to project schedules and budget, as well as project reporting.Review periodic status and cost of managed right-of-way projects.
• Complete ROW estimate & scope for TROW Projects, and manage, develop, review and coordinate right-of-way project scope, schedule, budget related to multiple right-of-way projects or program of projects.
• Develop skill in and provide effective communication that is clear, direct, concise, and professional, including effective listening, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.
• Follow TROW Outsourcing Technical Guidelines for the outsourcing of acquisition of land rights relative to the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Review and interpret legal documents, property surveys, legal descriptions, surveying drawings, appraisals, and reports.Prepare approved legal documents for the acquisition of land rights relative to the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Also, track the project quality, milestones and performance against annual work plans.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related applicable field with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience,
• Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related applicable field with a minimum of six (6) years of related experience;
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued by the appropriate State.
• OR, Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related applicable field with a minimum of four (4) years of related experience.
• Possess excellent written communication, presentation and organizational skills with a strong proficiency working with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and right-of-way/ land management databases (i.e., geoAMPS or other land management databases) or other equivalent databases.
• OR, Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, engineering or related applicable field with a minimum of two years of related experience.
• The individual filling this position will be required to travel within the AEP Transmission service territory; however, on rare occasions may be assigned to special projects and travel outside the transmission service territory.
• Must be able to work outside normal business hours to accommodate project schedules.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance