Right of Way Agent

Description

Department:
Right of Way Professional

Location:

Remote - TX

Compensation: $58,521 - $92,457 / year

Location:

Texas (candidate must reside within a 75-mile radius of ORC's Humble, Fort Worth or Austin, TX office)

Schedule:

Full-time, Exempt | Report to ORC's Humble, Fort Worth or Austin, TX office 1-2 times per month

Travel:
Candidate can expect to travel about 25% of the time locally and throughout Texas

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.

Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.

• Provide land acquisition services throughout the right-of-way lifecycle, in compliance with project guidelines and regulations
• Review and correct title takeoffs, construction plans, and ROW documents; prepare and submit Waiver Valuation Forms
• Deliver property rights documents to owners and representatives; negotiate and secure parcels through approved counteroffers
• Maintain contact documentation, conduct final title checks, manage back taxes, and ensure removal of compensated items
• Submit and track offer letters, counteroffers, and Releases of Damages; attend field reviews and provide weekly status reports
• Handle administrative tasks including mailing notifications, filing deeds, verifying condemnation parcel addresses, and organizing acquisition packets
• Submit vendor forms to expedite payments and support efficient project closeout

• Works efficiently under tight deadlines and keeps multiple priorities moving
• Is organized, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Communicates clearly and professionally — in writing, on the phone, and face to face
• Brings a strong service mindset to every landowner and client interaction
• Picks up new systems and software quickly
• Is eager to learn and grow in the right of way profession

• Must have a valid sales agent (TREC) Texas Real Estate Commission License
• Proficient with MS Office Suite — specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• An iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC’s systems
• Valid driver’s license

This posting covers Public Sector Agent levels 1–3. Every candidate is assessed and evaluated during the hiring process to determine their level based on factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Your offer will reflect the level that best matches your experience.

• Public Sector Agent 1 — $58,521 – $69,899 | Minimum of 1 year Right of Way acquisition experience
• Public Sector Agent 2 — $66,677 – $79,606 | Minimum of 3 years Right of Way acquisition experience
• Public Sector Agent 3 — $77,473 – $92,457 | Minimum of 5 years of Right of Way acquisition experience

Bonus points if you have IRWA certification(s) and/or TxDOT experience!

Per diem and relocation are not provided

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match, plus disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and paid professional development
• Class Pass and Breethe memberships
• Recognition programs and real room to grow

That’s the quick version — learn more about benefits at ORC.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements:

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