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Contract Land Staff

Right-of-Way Agent

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Contract Land Staff

Provider of land management and right‑of‑way services including acquisition, title, permitting, GIS & staffing.

Conduct land acquisitions, negotiate rights, manage permits, and oversee right-of-way operations.
19 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Berlin, CT
Field
Company Size
578 Employees
Service Specialisms
Land Acquisition
Project Management
Real Estate Development
Consulting
Property Management
Sector Specialisms
Electric Transmission and Distribution
Utility
Public Infrastructure
Wind
Solar
Rail
Pipeline
Telecommunications
Role

Description

damage estimation
lawsuit packages
property acquisition
right‑way ops
client negotiation
staff management
  • Responsible for estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction and accumulate information as to damages occurring during construction.
  • Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney, and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.
  • Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.
  • Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
  • Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
  • May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.
  • Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Contact the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
  • This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.

Requirements

microsoft office
associate’s degree
acquisition
right-of-way
team player
driver’s license

CLS is looking for an experienced Acquisition Agent in Berlin, CT. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently.

  • Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
  • Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.
  • Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
  • Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.
  • Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.
  • Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.
  • Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
  • Associate’s degree or two years of college and two plus years of Right of Way experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Prior Title/Permitting experience is a plus!
  • Ability to be a team player.
  • Extensive acquisition experience.
  • Must be technologically proficient.
  • Must be willing to work on site (per diem available M-F).
  • Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client and landowners.
  • Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
  • Must have 1-3+ years of Acquisition experience.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
  • Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.
  • Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Must be able to work in Berlin, CT.
  • Understanding of environmental issues.
  • Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Company

Overview

$100–250M
Annual Revenue Range
Reflects steady growth without public scrutiny.
2008
Award Year
Recognized with the IRWA Employer of the Year Award, highlighting industry influence.
  • Founded as an independent land-management consultancy and has expanded to serve national infrastructure needs.
  • Delivers turnkey land services, including acquisition, permitting, title research, relocation, surveying, and GIS mapping.
  • Utilizes proprietary technology like CLSLiNK and mobile tools to provide transparent, real-time access to land and asset data.
  • Operates across sectors such as utilities, energy, renewables, pipelines, transportation, and telecoms, supporting projects of all scales.
  • Typical assignments include pipeline easements, transmission corridor siting, rail right-of-way, and solar & wind site acquisition.
  • Integrates acquired brands like AAG and SEARCH to enhance national coverage and deepen local expertise.

Culture + Values

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • Excellence
  • Commitment to Safety

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2050
Sustainability Goal
Targeting net zero emissions by the year 2050.
  • Reduction in carbon footprint through fleet optimization
  • Implementing sustainable land use practices
  • Ongoing collaboration with environmental partners to reduce environmental impact

Inclusion & Diversity

50% increase by 2027
Workforce Diversity Target
The company aims to increase representation of underrepresented groups in leadership and management roles by 2027.
  • Gender parity in leadership roles with a focus on empowering women in the workforce
  • Annual DEI training programs for staff
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Right-of-Way Agent at Contract Land Staff in Berlin, CT