Sr. ROW/Land Agent - Alabama

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. The role requires travel and field work at properties, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices; most activities are performed at field locations.

Salary: USD $75,400–$78,000 per year, plus potential participation in an annual discretionary bonus program.

Company

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

What you will do

• Support 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.
• 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 as a ROW agent or in a related right-of-way position.
• Experience providing right-of-way or real estate services to public organizations and supporting public utility or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of real property acquisition, condemnation, real estate transaction laws, and eminent domain.
• Knowledge of land descriptions and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, and ROW document analysis.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, quantitative, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; an associate's degree is preferred, along with SR/WA or another IRWA designation and Notary Public status.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance for eligible US employees.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 7 to 25 days per year based on status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays annually for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state law.
• Training and development opportunities, including support for new skills and certifications.