Right of Way Specialist

Staff Right of Way Specialist

Location:

Greensburg, PA

Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $36.00–$41.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements:
  Driving is required (MVR check applies)
• 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 Staff Right of Way Specialist will perform various duties in the facilitation of land acquisitions, negotiations, property research, titles, and surveys. This includes performing permitting activities, construction coordination, and restoration on Right of Way projects in a variety of locations.

• Analyze, prepare, review, and interpret Land and Right of Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Research and collect real property related project documents.
• Translate data from Right of Way documents into the stakeholder management database.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of stakeholder management database entries from Right of Way field agents.
• Present technical data to Right of Way project team.
• 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.
• Assist with subcontractor management including reviewing contracts, invoices, and change orders.
• Assist in presenting in public involvement meetings.
• Perform project planning, budgeting, scheduling activities, and establishing critical project objectives within project parameters.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in working with spreadsheets and other task tracking software.
• Capable of working with diverse skill sets in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player focused on client service.
• Well organized and able to simultaneously pursue and track multiple project efforts.

• Experience with electric facilities or railroads preferred but not required.
• Experience with Google Earth and familiarity with construction drawings is preferred but not required.
• Designation from IRWA preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Valid driver's license required; must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges.

• 4 years of Right of Way acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain experience, project management, and/or real estate experience preferred.

• Driving is required; candidate must have a valid driver's license and pass a DMV/MVR check.
• Work performed on project sites in a variety of locations.
• Flex scheduling is not eligible for this position.

• Selected candidate must pass a required drug screen and background check (including DMV/MVR check) AND must clear the client background check prior to starting. The client background check takes roughly 4–6 weeks to complete. Ensure candidates are aware of this timeline.

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of history building critical infrastructure across the U.S. and internationally, operating from 75 offices and generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. The organization serves sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare, and employs more than 14,500 employee-owners — including civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals — all connected through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that aligns every professional's success with the company's performance.

Recognized as a Glassdoor Best Places to Work multiple years running with a 4.2 out of 5 rating across more than 1,800 reviews and an 87% employee recommendation rate, this firm offers candidates the opportunity to own their work — literally and figuratively — on complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects.

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

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.