[Hiring] Senior Right of Way Agent @Civix

Role Description

Civix Consulting Group (CCG) is on a mission to transform the public sector. We’re looking for a full-time Senior Right of Way Agent to help advance public works projects in South Louisiana to construction through pre-planning and right of way acquisition.

An ideal candidate will embrace our mission and commitment to helping clients succeed. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of a project lifecycle. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Conduct title research, prepare abstracts, and review abstracts prepared by others for compliance, completeness and accuracy
• Read and interpret engineering maps, construction plans, and property descriptions
• Identify scope and execute turnkey right of way acquisition services, including surveyor and appraiser coordination, negotiations, and closings
• Draft various agreements including sales, easements, mortgage releases and other documents required for the acquisition of various land rights
• Serve as a point of contact for team members and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Produce project-related communication, such as status reports and meeting notes
• Implement quality control measures throughout the project lifecycle through oversight and review of completed work products
• Assign and delegate tasks to team members and work on multiple assignments
• Work within parameters of client specifications which vary from project to project based on regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of professional experience in a related field such as land management, planning, or law
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Desire to grow in all disciplines within the right of way industry and embrace CCG’s technology and tools for managing the land acquisition process
• Ability to maintain daily timesheets with notes of services provided and to adhere to project budgets
• Strong technical skills and experience utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite

Requirements

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing public projects
• Experience working in a GIS platform
• Understanding of curative title requirements
• Knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Act

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with a company match
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance