Utilities Right of Way Agent - Richmond, VA

O. R. Colan Associates

$85K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of Right of Way Acquisition experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Possession of a valid Driver's License
  • Access to an iOS or Android smartphone for system use

Responsibilities

  • Acquire right-of-way rights for projects according to guidelines
  • Support the Project Manager and project team members
  • Prepare and draft real estate documents
  • Conduct property research for ownership and boundary details
  • Communicate with property owners regarding acquisitions
  • Perform general administrative tasks

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match and disability coverage
  • Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional training
  • Recognition programs and growth opportunities
  • ClassPass and Breethe memberships
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time Salary

Exemption Type

Exempt

Location

Richmond, VA US (Primary)

Category

Industry Professional

Travel

50%

Compensation Range

$85,000-$95,000

Job Description

Location: Richmond, VA (candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside within a 50-mile radius of Richmond, VA)
Schedule: Full-time, Exempt
Travel: Candidate can expect to travel about 50% of the time locally and throughout Virginia

What We Offer
  • Competitive base pay: $85,000-$95,000 per year
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match and disability coverage
  • Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional training
  • Recognition programs and growth opportunities
  • ClassPass and Breethe Memberships

What You'll Do
  • Acquire Right-of-Way rights for projects in accordance with project guidelines and regulations
  • Support the Project Manager (PM) and project team members
  • Prepare real estate documents
  • Conduct basic property research for ownership and boundary information
  • Communicate with property owners and their representatives regarding right of way acquisition
  • Perform general administrative tasks

We're Looking for Someone Who
  • Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines
  • Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks
  • Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills
  • Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
  • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting
  • Provides strong customer service experience
  • Can adapt to new systems and software environments

Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum of six (6) years of Right of Way Acquisition experience
  • Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
  • Valid Driver's License

Relocation and per diem are not provided

Ready to Apply?
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Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.

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