Right of Way Acquisition Specialist- Pipeline

RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION SPECIALIST – PIPELINE Multiple Positions Available

Location: Southern & North Metro Minnesota – Field Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary Range: $72,000–$84,000 annually
Travel: Primarily within assigned local territory

Pro Source Land Services is expanding its Minnesota Right of Way team for a major multi-year natural gas pipeline program.

We are seeking experienced Right of Way Acquisition Specialists who live in or near the communities where the work is occurring. These are full-time Pro Source employee positions—not independent-contractor or short-term day-rate assignments.

The project includes work throughout portions of southern and central Minnesota, including areas in or near Freeborn, Steele, Martin, Jackson, Watonwan, Scott, Carver, Stearns, Morrison and Isanti Counties
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Where practical, employees will be assigned territories based on their home location to minimize unnecessary travel and allow them to work within communities they know.

As a ROW Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for managing assigned landowner relationships and completing acquisition activities from initial contact through execution and project transition.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with affected landowners.
• Present and explain easement offers, exhibits and project information.
• Negotiate permanent easements, temporary workspace, access rights and related property interests.
• Clearly document landowner contacts, commitments and negotiation history.
• Address questions concerning project impacts, construction access, crop damages and property restoration.
• Review title and ownership information relevant to assigned parcels.
• Coordinate execution and delivery of acquisition documents.
• Work with senior staff on difficult negotiations or potential condemnation matters.
• Maintain accurate and current parcel status information in the project tracking system.
• Coordinate with project management, survey, title, legal and construction personnel.
• Assist with damage agreements and payments where assigned.
• Transition into construction ROW support as acquisition territories are completed.
• Respond promptly and professionally to landowners and project leadership.
• Maintain complete, organized and defensible project files.

• At least 3 years of directly relevant right of way, land acquisition, real estate, landman or utility infrastructure experience.
• Demonstrated landowner negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to read and understand easement documents, legal descriptions, parcel exhibits and basic title information.
• Strong written documentation and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently in the field while remaining accountable to a project team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic project tracking systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable ability to travel throughout an assigned territory.

• Pipeline or utility ROW experience.
• Minnesota land acquisition experience.
• Experience working with agricultural property owners.
• Knowledge of crop damages, drain tile, construction access and restoration issues.
• IRWA coursework or certification.
• Experience supporting construction-phase ROW activities.

A college degree is welcomed but is not required where a candidate has strong directly relevant right of way experience.

We are looking for professionals who are:

• Dependable and responsive;
• Strong listeners and practical problem solvers;
• Organized enough to manage multiple active parcels without losing details;
• Professional when discussions become difficult;
• Able to take direction while working independently;
• Team-oriente…