Right of Way Administrator

Overview

Date Posted: 1/6/2026
Posting End Date: 1/18/2026
Location: 98-Non-Contract
City: Chicago
State: IL
Country: United States of America
Category: Professionals
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Mid Point: $
Salary Range: $86,686.00 - $

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

The core mission of the Real Estate and Contract Management Department is to maximize Metra's non-fare revenue and minimize its liability exposure through effective negotiation, pricing and contract administration of Metra property and real estate assets. The department's activities support the agency's core mission by participating in real estate/ property acquisition for station and parking areas, managing station and vendor facilities and ensuring that utility easements placed on Metra property are in compliance with Metra's engineering standards for safe travel.

The Right of Way Administrator 2 is responsible for all phases of the right of way process; will serve as the main point contact for internal and external stakeholders on project needs and specialized work in the access and control of right of way; and handle all land related contractual issues, construction concerns, zoning, public way permits, and document management.

Primary duties include: Negotiate right of way agreements and easements; prepare reports on status of right of way agreements and for construction project status meetings. Review project proposals; use mapping software to understand affected property; identify any potential challenges to development; assist in the resolution of property issues, easement validity, discrepancies, and disputes. Review and research legal descriptions from survey notes, ownership, and other existing property rights;

interpret agreements, records, maps, and deeds; update maps and plats to reflect appropriate ownership; advise on which property rights are in place. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders; acquire document signatures; ensure all right of way related agreements are complete; prepare correspondence, Board packets, and CEO signature memos. Prepare, file, acquire, and record land use documents, permits, agreements, and aerial prints for right of entry access;

submit to appropriate agencies and for legal review; ensure applicable information is entered into the document management system. Coordinate team s day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, and provide guidance and training, but is not a supervisor. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.