Right of Way; ROW Acquisition Agent​/ROW Negotiator – Transportation

Location: Tulsa or Oklahoma City, OK (statewide field travel)

Job Type: 1099 Contract (with potential conversion to W2 in the future)

Work Model: Hybrid — office-based when not in the field; remote flexibility 1–2 days/week based on project needs

Industry: Transportation / Infrastructure / Right of Way

About the Role

We are hiring a Right of Way (ROW) Acquisition Agent / ROW Negotiator to support ODOT/OTA transportation projects across Oklahoma. This role supports the full ROW lifecycle—acquisition, relocation coordination, and condemnation support—with strong documentation, landowner communication, and schedule-driven delivery. This is a 1099 contractor role with the opportunity to convert to a W2 employee position in the future for high performers as workload and program structure evolve.

Alternate Titles: ROW Negotiator, ROW Acquisition Specialist, ROW Agent, Right of Way Agent

What You’ll Do

• Acquire ROW for transportation projects, including fee title, permanent easements, temporary construction easements (TCEs), access/driveway rights, and related property interests.
• Conduct landowner outreach, explain project impacts, present offers, and lead negotiations; maintain clear notes and contact logs.
• Coordinate with survey/engineering, title, appraisal/valuation, utilities, and project controls to keep parcels moving and resolve issues.
• Support relocation activities as applicable (residential and/or business), including coordination and documentation consistent with project requirements.
• Provide condemnation support in coordination with agency/client direction and legal counsel, including:
• pre-condemnation outreach and documentation,
• final offer / administrative settlement support,
• condemnation referral package assembly,
• parcel status tracking through possession/closeout.
• Prepare complete parcel files and deliverables: negotiation logs, executed instruments, settlement documentation, curative items, and required forms.

Work Location / Schedule

• Based out of our Tulsa or Oklahoma City office when not in the field.
• Hybrid flexibility: remote work 1–2 days per week depending on project schedule, landowner availability, and deliverable deadlines.
• Field work requires statewide travel and occasional overnights based on parcel locations and negotiation schedules.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years ROW acquisition experience on transportation/infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of deeds/easements, parcel plans, access impacts, and typical ROW documentation.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with a professional approach to landowners.
• High attention to detail; able to maintain clean files and accurate parcel status reporting.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel statewide in Oklahoma.

Preferred (Strongly) – IRWA / Relocation / Condemnation

• IRWA certifications preferred, including:
• RWA, SR/WA, and/or RWP
• RRC (Residential Relocation Certification)
• RBC (Business Relocation Certification)

Contract Structure (1099)

• Compensation structure may be hourly, per-parcel, or hybrid depending on experience and assignment.
• Contractor is responsible for standard 1099 obligations (taxes/withholding, insurance, etc.).

Path to W2 (Future Opportunity)

High-performing contractors may be considered for W2 conversion based on performance, availability, and program needs.

How to Apply

(Linked In)

Please submit:

• Resume highlighting transportation ROW acquisition work
• Any IRWA certifications/courses (held or in progress), including RWA/SR/WA/RWP/RRC/RBC
• Counties/regions you can cover and your preferred base office (Tulsa or OKC)