Right of Way Agent

Right of Way Agent (Indianapolis)

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $28.00$31.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: 25% travel (expense eligible); valid driver's license required
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Right of Way Specialist will perform various duties in the facilitation of land acquisitions, negotiations, property research, titles, and surveys. This includes performing permitting activities, construction coordination, and restoration on Right of Way projects in a variety of locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, prepare, review, and interpret Land and Right of Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Research and collect real property related project documents.
• Translate data from Right of Way documents into the stakeholder management database.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of stakeholder management database entries from Right of Way field agents.
• Present technical data to Right of Way project team.
• Prepare and submit permit applications for the project team.
• Prepare project status, technical, and acquisition reports for the project team and/or client management.
• Responsible for document preparation and control, meeting agendas, and other various project related activities.
• Assist with subcontractor management including reviewing contracts, invoices, and change orders.
• Assist in presenting in public involvement meetings.
• Perform project planning, budgeting, scheduling activities, and establishing critical project objectives within project parameters.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and understand title and appraisal reports and land surveys.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general real estate law.
• Demonstrated understanding of real estate title work.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Experience with database system management.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Skills

• SR/WA designation preferred, or other certification from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) preferred.
• Real Estate Broker preferred, or Sales License preferred.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; OR
• Associate's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant Right of Way or land acquisition experience (with high school diploma); minimum 2 years (with Associate's degree); minimum 1 year (with Bachelor's degree).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• 25% travel required; all travel is expense eligible.
• Valid driver's license required; must qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges per Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Not eligible for flex 9/80 scheduling.
• No per diem provided for this role.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical infrastructure across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. What sets this organization apart is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which aligns every full-time employee's professional incentives with company performance a model recognized with a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace and multiple Glassdoor Best Places to Work designations. Teams include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, right of way specialists, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects worldwide.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.