Right of Way Specialist

Right Of Way Specialist

RK&K is looking for a Right Of Way Specialist to support our Utilities/Real Estate Group in North Carolina. Build your career and help build a better environment by providing real estate support to include negotiations, acquisitions assistance for utility and other infrastructure projects.

Essential Functions

• Provide real estate support for acquisitions
• Negotiate acquisitions/divestures as needed on various utility projects
• Comply with Federal, State and Local real estate laws
• Prepare required Deeds, Easements, Options, Condemnation Packages and Agreements as necessary
• Conduct property settlements
• Testify as needed in condemnation cases
• Attend project meetings, prepare and provide project updates and meeting minutes
• Prepare Comparable Market Analysis reports and just compensation letters
• Appraisal Reviews
• Research county land records and review title commitments

Required Skills and Experience

• 1+ years of experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance or property asset management services
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience negotiating for the acquisition or sale of real estate
• Ability to communicate effectively as a witness in trials and in public meetings and hearings
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, engineers and the general public
• Knowledge of the court system, its records and its rules
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local real estate laws, standards and guidelines such as the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acts
• Experience in a variety of acquisition and relocation projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working with Electric Utility projects
• Previous DOT experience
• Located near the Outer Banks, Rocky Mount, or Greenville
• Knowledge of Electric Utility Systems
• Experience reviewing Title Commitments
• General knowledge of NC

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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