Senior Right of Way Specialist

Senior Right of Way Specialist (Denver)

Location:

Englewood, CO

Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $55.00–$61.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements:
  Driving is required; must qualify for and maintain Company vehicle driving privileges per the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Work Authorization:
  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Senior Right of Way Specialist will lead various projects in the facilitation of land acquisitions, negotiations, property research, titles, and surveys. This includes leading permitting activities, construction coordination, and restoration on Right of Way projects in a variety of locations.

• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and establishing project objectives.
• Quality review Land and Right of Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Quality review real property related project documents.
• Quality review Right of Way documents in the stakeholder management database.
• Quality review of stakeholder management database entries from Right of Way field agents.
• Present technical data to Right of Way project team and stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit permit applications for the project team.
• Prepare project status, technical, and acquisition reports for the project team and/or client management.
• Responsible for document preparation and control, meeting agendas, and other various project related activities.
• Manage subcontractor relationship including contracts, invoices, and change orders.
• Present in public involvement meetings.
• Perform project planning, budgeting, scheduling activities, and establishing critical project objectives within project parameters.
• Manage marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Train and mentor staff.
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Ability to read and understand title and appraisal reports and land surveys.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general real estate law.
• Demonstrated understanding of real estate title work.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Expert presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Experience with database system management.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license required.

• Utilities experience preferred, not required.
• SR/WA designation preferred, or other certification from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) preferred.
• Real Estate Broker preferred or Sales License preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required; applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Substitution schedule:
  High school diploma with 12 years of relevant experience;
  Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant experience;
  Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience.

• 8 years of Right of Way acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain experience, project management, and/or real estate experience (with Bachelor's degree; see substitution schedule in Education Requirements).

• Utilities experience preferred, not required.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm has served clients across the U.S. and in international markets for more than 125 years, operating from 75 offices worldwide and generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the organization employs more than 14,500 employee-owners across sectors including energy, aviation, water,…