Right of Way Specialist

Right Of Way Specialist

Location:

Newton, MA

Onsite Flexibility:
Hybrid — office and field environments; primary locations include client office (Waltham, MA) and company office (Newton, MA); time split depends on project phase

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for conversion to full-time)
• Start:
  May 18, 2026
• Pay Rate: $38.00–$47.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift /
  
  Schedule:
  
  Days (1st Shift)
• 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.

This role supports Right Of Way (ROW) agent work across both office and field environments, acting as a hybrid between Project Management and ROW specialist — a jack-of-all-trades within ROW. The manager is open to Staff or Senior Level candidates; please submit candidates at the appropriate rate based on years of experience. The position is part of the ENS SMS initiative, which includes 5 days PTO and paid holidays on top of standard benefits — candidates must be notified of this.

There is a strong emphasis on client-facing capabilities, and team members are expected to represent the company professionally (APM-style presence) and engage with both internal stakeholders and external clients.

• Negotiate agreement for right of way easements on the client's behalf
• Negotiate removal or establish license agreement for encroachments on client's transmission easements or fee right of way
• Desktop review and field verification of potential encroachments
• Analyze, prepare, review and interpret Land and Right of Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits and licenses
• Complete rights and restriction reviews
• Research and review of real property-related documents
• Understand and interpret easement agreements
• Support translation of data from Right of Way documents into a stakeholder management database
• Complete document research as needed
• Manage and prioritize workload
• Support client needs as directed
• Efficient at working independently as well as in team environment
• Perform Right of Way (ROW) agent work
• Conduct rights and restrictions reviews
• Support project efforts in both office settings and field environments
• Work across different stages of project lifecycle

• Working knowledge of general real estate law
• 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
• Prior utility experience
• Background in Right of Way
• Strong client-facing presence
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to think quickly and adapt
• Strong computer/technical proficiency
• Dynamic, proactive, and adaptable personality

• Experience with GIS and familiarity with construction drawings is preferred but not required

• Bachelor's degree; applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Valid driver's license required; must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the company's vehicle driving privileges

• Minimum 3 years of applicable experience required
• Not entry-level; must have prior utility experience and a background in Right of Way

• Hybrid role supporting both office and field environments
• Primary office locations: client office in Waltham, MA and company office in Newton, MA; time split depends on project phase
• Must be available to work in Eastern or Western Massachusetts

• This req is part of the ENS SMS initiative: candidates are offered 5 days PTO and paid holidays on top of standard benefits. It is required to notify candidates of this.
• Resume must include months and years for each position
• Mark "Completed" next to completed degrees on resume
• Interview Process:
  Round 1 — Virtual interview;
  Round 2 — In-person interview;
  Round 3 (potential) — Client interview

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund
• 5 days PTO (ENS SMS initiative)
• Paid holidays (ENS SMS initiative)

Infrastructure engineering firm designing and building essential city infrastructure since 1898.

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.

Job Number: 26-05577