Sr. ROW/Land Agent - Iowa

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Most activities require work at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices, with travel as dictated by job requirements.

Salary: USD $59,800–$80,600 per year.

Company

hirify.global delivers engineering, scientific, technological, and infrastructure solutions for commercial, industrial, government, and community clients.

What you will do

• Assist the ROW Supervisor and provide guidance to ROW Agents.
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants.
• Negotiate ROW options, easements, fee interests, curative documents, and damage settlements in line with project and acquisition policies.
• Develop construction lines based on conditions and restrictions established by landowners and tenants.
• Maintain detailed property contact diaries, weekly activity reports, and payment logs.
• Document ROW activities, support construction activities, and follow the project Safety Plan.

Requirements

• Experience in right-of-way or real estate services for public organizations is required.
• Knowledge of real property acquisition for public utility and infrastructure projects, including condemnation, real estate transaction laws, and eminent domain.
• Working knowledge of land descriptions and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, and ROW document analysis.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, quantitative, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, use judgment, and collaborate with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to lift or move up to 35 pounds and perform standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching as needed.

Nice to have

• Associate degree or relevant experience.
• SR/WA or another IRWA designation.
• Notary Public qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including spreadsheet and word-processing applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance for eligible US employees.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth IRA options and company matching.
• Paid time off and at least eight paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws.
• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus program.