Job Description
A field-based Right of Way Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing land rights acquisition, title research, negotiations, and stakeholder interactions to support real estate and infrastructure projects across the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage landowners to explain project scope, address questions, and secure land rights including easements, rights of entry, and option agreements
- Conduct detailed title research, ownership verification, and parcel analysis using county records, GIS systems, and public data sources
- Prepare, review, and execute land use agreements in compliance with client, state, and regulatory requirements
- Negotiate compensation agreements and support resolution of damage claims in coordination with project leadership
- Maintain accurate, organized parcel files and document all landowner communications
- Record executed documents with county offices across multiple jurisdictions
- Interpret maps, plats, legal descriptions, and title reports to communicate property impacts
- Coordinate access for survey, environmental, and project teams across active project areas
- Support valuation efforts, appraisals, and damage assessments
- Track acquisition progress in project systems and provide updates to leadership
Requirements
- 2 to 5 years of experience in right of way, title, land acquisition, or real estate
- Strong working knowledge of title research, land ownership, and property records across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience navigating county records, courthouse research, and GIS platforms
- Ability to work with a wide range of landowners and stakeholders with professionalism and clarity
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to resolve issues effectively
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Comfortable with nationwide travel and working in both field and remote environments
- IRWA coursework or certification is a plus
- Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1 to 1 up to 4% of compensation
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules
Travel Vouchers
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with counseling, legal, financial services
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