Land Acquisition/ Right-of-Way Specialist

Description

• Respond to requests for information and documentation, including environmental and land-use compliance requirements
• Produce dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support project management, agency reporting, and audit requirements
• Coordinate and support meetings with transportation agencies, public and private property owners, and AHJs to facilitate land acquisition and land use approvals
• Support relocation and acquisition tracking through agency or project property portals
• Conduct discovery-phase research including review of deeds, easements, liens, judgments, surveys, zoning, and related public records
• Analytical review of property, title, and land-use records
• Develop and maintain acquisition tracking tables, logs, and schedules aligned with design-phase and pre-construction milestones
• Identify properties potentially impacted by permanent acquisitions, temporary construction easements, access requirements, underpinning, strengthening, or other construction-related needs
• Track acquisition status through all phases of the process and support turnover to construction as applicable
• Develop and maintain a structured database to store parcel-level records, activities, correspondence, and supporting documentation
• Perform or coordinate title searches and summarize findings to support acquisition and risk assessments
• Support condemnation proceedings, joint development considerations, and risk evaluations associated with acquisition strategies
• Coordinate right-of-way requirements with evolving design, survey, geotechnical, utility, and structural information
• Prepare and maintain right-of-way plans coordinated with preliminary and final design drawings
• Address proposed property modifications with owners and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Maintain accurate parcel-level documentation, including ownership, occupancy, easements, access, and constraints
• Occasional travel may be required for meetings, site visits, public hearings, or agency coordination sessions
• Support ULURP-related coordination activities, including preparation of application materials, notifications, and agency submissions, as required
• Develop and update maps reflecting acquisition progress, easement requirements, property limits, and design changes
• Prepare for, attend, and follow up on public meetings, hearings, and community engagements where property impacts are discussed
• Support early-phase discovery to determine whether permanent or temporary property interests, easements, or ULURP actions are required
• Ensure data accuracy, version control, traceability, and audit-ready documentation throughout the acquisition lifecycle
• Coordinate and expedite encroachment resolution efforts between agencies, contractors, and property owners
• Review intermediate and final design submittals to confirm consistency with right-of-way and land acquisition requirements
• Track all fee acquisitions, permanent easements, temporary construction easements, and other property interests required for the project
• Coordinate with Community Boards, Borough President offices, City Planning, and other stakeholders, as appropriate to project needs
• Coordinate and track Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), agreements, and approvals with public and private entities

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the ULURP process, including agency roles, review phases, and public engagement requirements
• Experience supporting design–bid–build bridge replacement or transportation infrastructure projects
• Data analysis, visualization, and reporting
• Combination of office-based and field assignments, with travel between job sites as required within the New York / New Jersey metropolitan area
• Regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Experience with database development, reporting, and data visualization
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex documentation accurately
• Proven ability to coordinate with government agencies, property owners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including participation in public meetings and hearings
• Experience working with New York City agencies (e.g., DOT, DCP, DOB, DOF) and familiarity with city-specific property, zoning, and compliance procedures
• Minimum 5 years of experience in real estate acquisition, right-of-way, land use, or related public-sector infrastructure work
• Experience supporting NYC DOT, MTA, PANYNJ, or similar agencies
• IRWA certification (RWA, SR/WA) or similar credentials
• Demonstrated experience managing and tracking property acquisitions through design-phase and pre-construction activities
• Professional judgment and discretion
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining acquisition tracking tables, maps, and reports; working knowledge of GIS, property portals, and database-driven project tracking systems

Benefits

• Group Life Insurance, LTD, and AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Dental Insurance
• Compensation will be consistent with client budget and company policy
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) and Employer Matching
• The good-faith hourly compensation range for this position is $60–$70 per hour, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and client requirements

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance