Right of Way Specialist

This position will facilitate the acquisition of property rights necessary for infrastructure projects by preparing legal documents, negotiating with property owners, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Its impact will be critical in securing clear property titles, mitigating project delays, and maintaining positive relationships between stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents (deeds, easements, releases, receipts, affidavits, etc.) for obtaining clear property titles for projects; Review and analyze property appraisals and preliminary title commitment reports and secures title updates; Arrange and conduct meetings with property owners, presenting written offers, negotiating settlement offers, and securing necessary signatures; Interpret construction plans and explain project details to property owners; Act as a liaison between property owners and clients, addressing concerns and clarifying project impacts; Prepare written correspondence and reports and perform data entry into various databases; Manage multiple property acquisition assignments, schedule meetings efficiently, and ensure timely property acquisition; Assist with business development efforts; Track project status, milestones, deadlines, and report assignment status to supervisors and management; Perform tasks at county courthouses, including recording conveyance documents, researching property ownership, and obtaining copies of records; Create, file, and maintain all documentation required by clients; Conduct quality control checks on colleagues' work

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; Ability and willingness to obtain a notary public commission in the state of Missouri; Ability to take initiative, think critically, and be creative; Highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail; Ability to organize work-flow priorities to complete work within an established schedule; Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint; Ability to work individually or as part of a team; Willingness and ability to travel locally with occasional overnight travel; Valid driver's license

Nice to have

Education or training in real estate and/or right of way acquisition; Registration with the Missouri Division of Professional Registration (Appraiser, Real Estate Broker/Sales) strongly preferred; General real estate experience, or experience in right-of-way acquisition for transportation and utility projects

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, disability, EAP, HSA, FSA, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance; vacation, holidays, sick leave, paternal leave; 401k w/ company match, 401k student loan repayment benefit, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to you, competitive compensation package; professional membership dues, career & educational development