ROW/Land Representative (Right of Way)

Location: Montgomery, Alabama, United States. The role requires travel and work at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices, both indoors and outdoors.

Salary: USD $35,568–$83,200 per year, depending on experience, education, skills, geography, and other compensable factors.

Company

hirify.global, a member of WSP, is a global environmental and engineering consulting firm serving the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors.

What you will do

• Research property owners and initiate contact regarding properties affected by projects.
• Explain property appraisals and valuations, secure permission to enter properties, and maintain positive landowner relationships.
• Negotiate ROW options, easements, fee interests, curative documents, and damage settlements in accordance with project policies.
• Work with landowners, tenants, attorneys, supervisors, and project stakeholders to reach agreements.
• Maintain detailed contact diaries, payment logs, activity reports, project files, and ROW documentation.
• Support construction activities, community meetings, public-records research, mail-outs, and project data needs.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience as a ROW agent or in a related right-of-way position; an associate's degree is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required by projects.
• Knowledge of land descriptions and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, ROW document analysis, valuation calculations, and land services methods.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, quantitative, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including spreadsheet and word-processing applications, and the ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions under pressure, walk long distances over varying terrain, and lift or move up to 35 pounds.

Nice to have

• SR/WA or another IRWA designation.
• Ability to obtain a state Notary Public credential.
• State real estate licensing, where required.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance for eligible US employees.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with company matching.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws.
• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on company, business segment, and individual performance.
• Training and development opportunities focused on new skills and certifications.