ROW RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

Company: ACT Consulting, Inc.
Location: Berlin
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

CT Consulting has an immediate need for a Right of Way Agent (ROW) with our direct client.

Please take a moment to review the job description. If this is something you are interested in, please send a copy of your resume to keith@act-info.com or contact us at 860-426-8650 for additional details.

CT Consulting is a U.S. owned and operated staffing company providing our clients with candidates on a national basis for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire engagements. Our clients are comprised mostly of Fortune 1000 companies, primarily in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Professional, Accounting and Finance.

Location: Berlin, CT
Duration: 6 months contract to hire
Title: Right of Way Agent
Pay Rate: $37.00 per hour plus per diem/travel if required.
TITLE Right of Way Agent EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. BOUT THE ORGANIZATION Provides engineering, survey, and land services to the energy infrastructure marketplace. We provide a broad range of services critical to the initial phases of projects, right through completion and documentation. These services include process, civil, mechanical and I&E engineering, project management, survey and mapping, and Right-of-Way acquisition. We have expertise and experience in both long linear projects as well as single-site facilities. Our clients are developers and operators of oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission lines.

The strength of our business is based on adherence to fundamental values:

• Safety of the public, our employees, and our clients
• dvocacy for the interests of our clients; and
• The Integrity of our operations.
  
  Our staff consists of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Survey Engineers, Designers, Drafters, Mappers and Photogrammetrists, Land Surveyors, Right-of-Way Acquisition Specialists, Safety Professionals, and the support staff necessary to deliver high quality results in fast-paced project environments. Currently, we have offices in Massachusetts, Texas, Maine, West Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Idaho, and Ontario. Our ownership team and staff have decades of experience serving the Energy Infrastructure marketplace and have helped develop significant pipeline and power line projects all over the country. CATEGORY ROW POSITION Right of Way Agent POSITION REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  --- Responsible for assisting in the acquisition of ROW for linear and site-specific acquisition projects.
  --- Request, support preparation of, obtain, and document survey permission from owners and tenants; identification of environmental issues for proposed routes; identification of necessary agency/entity permits and generation of plats, maps and data required to acquire ROW.
  --- Prepare and file permit applications required by affected agencies/entities.
  --- Assist in establishing the project route, estimation of ROW costs for the selected route and alternates and establishing acquisition time lines.
  --- Assess program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements.
  --- Request payment for all ROW as agreed to, according to procedure. Document all off ROW damages incurred during construction and resolution of all off ROW damages with contractor(s) and owners/tenants.
  --- Process all requests for encroachment from third parties on ROW.
  --- Attend, participate in, support, analyze, provide input, develop, prepare and report on the following: reports, correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards.
  --- Provide guidance, leadership and training to internal personnel and external contractors.
  --- Communicate directly with co-workers.
  --- Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  --- Coordinate the activities of individuals during the course of land, ROW, or permit acquisitions pertinent to one or more projects as assigned.
  --- Although not the primary responsibility of this position, when needed, an Acquisition Specialist has the ability to perform the responsibilities identified in the Document Specialist job description.
  --- Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT
  --- Work is performed in multiple facilities as business needs dictate.
  --- Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen.
  --- May be requested to work overtime and weekends.
  --- Position requires travel (expected to be 90%); valid driver's license and acceptable DMV record required.
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  --- The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
  --- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  --- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  --- Demonstrate the ability to perform all key qualifications of a Document Specialist.
  --- Must have a strong customer focus to ensure project meets operational requirements.
  --- The ability to read and comprehend legal documents such as ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, and subordination.
  --- The ability to work and be available during non-standard work hours in order to accommodate landowner schedules.
  --- The ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, clients, and other external contacts.
  
  EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
  --- One to three years of acquisition and negotiation experience, preferably related to transmission easement acquisitions including oil, gas and electricity.

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