ROW/Land Representative - Tennessee

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The role includes frequent work at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices, as well as travel and outdoor activities in varying climates.

Salary: USD 80,600–83,200 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, property, and buildings sectors.

What you will do

• Research affected property owners, initiate contact, secure property-entry permissions, and maintain positive landowner relationships.
• Explain property appraisals and valuations and negotiate right-of-way options, easements, fee interests, curative documents, and damage settlements.
• Work with landowner attorneys, project supervisors, construction teams, and community stakeholders to reach agreements and support project delivery.
• Maintain detailed contact diaries, payment logs, weekly activity reports, project files, mail-outs, and right-of-way documentation.
• Obtain public-record documents and help develop construction lines based on landowner or tenant conditions and restrictions.
• Follow project safety, quality, and sustainability requirements while supporting indoor, outdoor, and field operations.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience as a right-of-way agent or in a related right-of-way position.
• Associate degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license required; ability to travel as dictated by project requirements.
• Knowledge of land descriptions and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, right-of-way document analysis, property valuation, and negotiation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, word processing, land database systems, digital filing systems, and valuation calculations in Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical skills, independent judgment, initiative, and ability to work under time pressure.

Nice to have

• SR/WA or another IRWA designation.
• Ability to obtain a state Notary Public credential.
• State real estate license, if required by the state.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance for eligible US employees.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options and company match.
• Paid time off based on employment status and seniority.
• At least seven paid holidays annually for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws.