Right Of Way Agent

Description

• Determine the need for and acquire valid right of way for the construction, reconstruction, relocation, or improvement of electric distribution and communication facilities; and negotiate with property owners regarding job modifications and/or design changes.
• Review and approve all right of way agreements secured by area distribution technicians prior to submittal to corporate files.
• Meet engineering and construction schedules by obtaining the necessary right of way in the time allotted.
• Participate in storm restoration efforts as assigned in designated areas.
• Facilitates acquisition and/or prepares and secures permits from government agencies and railroads.
• Assist in all phases of major distribution projects and work directly with contracted engineering firms in support of construction schedules.
• Secure access road agreements for distribution lines when required or when off right of way access is required.
• Prepare clear and concise documentation of the right of way process including agreements, revisions and/or modifications to agreements; correspondence, special instructions, contact logs, memoranda, reports and formal right of way releases; notarization and recording of required agreements.
• Conduct title searches to determine property rights and assist the Office of General Counsel as needed with requests.
• Respond to, coordinate and resolve customer-initiated matters such as land use, crop damage claims, and status of existing distribution line facilities and interpretation of existing right of way agreements.
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Identify properties and negotiate lease agreements for temporary lay down areas associated with large distribution projects.
• Serve as liaison between property owners and the Company before, during and after completion of all assigned projects and is responsible for quick and efficient resolution of customer issues related to right of way.
• Support and participate in department initiatives and process improvements.
• Determine property ownership through investigation of courthouse records, tax maps, field inspections or other means and assure compliance with state, county and local municipal laws and ordinances which regulate land use.
• Assure timely communications with various managers, engineers, line clearance inspectors, tree crews, foremen, developers, contactors, customers, and others regarding the status of all assigned projects. Ensure that job status is updated in all work management systems.
• Provide right of way support to other departments as necessary.
• Plan and manage workload and any contractors, including approvals as needed for the use of Right of Way Contractors, from the Supervisor – Right of Way.
• Process information quickly, research and analyze data and develop solutions.

Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external teams and work with a flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities.
• Notary License Pennsylvania Notary Public appointment
• Valid PA Driver's License
• Change management experience within Real Estate.
• Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of field experience in right of way, real estate, surveying, civil engineering and/or land management work; OR Associate's Degree and five (5) years of field experience in right of way, real estate, surveying, civil engineering and/or land management work.
• Working knowledge of real estate law, terminology; procedures; and practices as well as courthouse functions and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents relating to real estate and right of way transactions
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.8. Designation as SRWA through IRWA.
• Strong skills in public relations, negotiations, and leadership.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including SharePoint, GIS, work management tools, and related technologies that support Real Estate and Right of Way programs.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance