Senior Right of Way Agent

The Senior ROW Agent performs complex ROW and real estate acquisition activities with a high degree of independence. This role serves as a core producer within the ROW team and expected to travel more than 75% of the time.The Senior ROW Agent routinely interacts with customers, vendors, and partners to conduct complex and sensitive landowner negotiations with confidentiality. This position will also manage high-visibility, high-risk, challenging parcels as assigned and independently work through any issues that arise during acquisition and escalate as required.Other duties are to include the ability to read, comprehend, and suggest revisions, where appropriate for title, legal descriptions, appraisals, legal documents, and engineered drawings and plans.Investigate and review quantitative site and route selection analysis to make directionally correct decisions supporting the assigned project while supporting and communicating with the Lead ROW Agents and Project Managers as requested.All other duties as assigned.Required:Minimum of 2 years of direct and relevant experience with a bachelor or associate degree & industry certificationMinimum of 4 years of direct and relevant experience without a degreeDemonstrated ability of successfully acquiring real estate property rights using proven negotiation and problem solving skillsThorough understanding of real estate acquisition processes including title, surveying, appraisals, legal contracts, and damage settlementsSolid understanding of the utility, energy, transportation, and/or infrastructure industryProven negotiation and problem solving skillsExperience working with industry technology including GIS and project management softwareWillingness to travel from project to project. Travel varies but often exceeds 75% and can be up to 100% at timesExceptional organization and interpersonal skillsUnderstand organizational processes, tools, and functional rolesProficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPointNotary commission or the ability to gain one in the first 90 days requiredValid driver's license and reliable transportation requiredPreferred:Industry designation or certification (IRWA, AAPL, PMP) or the ability to gain oneBenefits:Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options401(k) w/company matching and profit sharingDiscretionary bonusesPaid Time Off (PTO)Eight paid holidaysPaid bonding leaveVisionCompany-paid life insurance and long-term disability insuranceSupplemental life insurance availableShort-term disability availableFSA and HSA optionsEducation assistanceCompany Overview:Toth and Associates, Inc. (TOTH) is a full-service consulting engineering firm offering a broad range of services, including electric utility engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, land services, GIS/mapping, utility rate services, and joint-use/make-ready support. Since our founding in 2003, we have grown to serve public and private utilities, municipalities, architects, developers, educational institutions, and other clients across the country.At TOTH, we believe strong relationships are the foundation of successful work. Our team is built on professional expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to serving both our clients and one another well. We value people, encourage continued growth, and strive to provide a workplace where employees can build meaningful, rewarding careers.TOTH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Visit to learn more about our company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Toth and Associates Inc