Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Right of Way Agent III to join our team in Manassas, VA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Perform all aspects of right-of-way and real estate related activities, negotiating favorable terms to various land and right-of-way related agreements secured on behalf of the company's client, including the acquisition, relinquishment and modification of easements, fee land purchases, permit rights, encroachments resolutions and settlements of damage claims of company's client.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under limited supervision. Receive direction on complex assignments with general guidance on execution. Work is generally reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests, as necessary on the client’s behalf.

• Negotiate property damage settlements and loss claims associated with client’s capital projects.

• Regularly and persuasively communicate with challenging landowners to overcome resistance.

• Serve as liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, state agencies, etc., in support of right-of-way activities.

Do the Work

• Identify land ownership from public records.

• Research, review, analyze and title; identify defects and outline / recommend curation.

• Prepare right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and right-of-way project acquisition.

• Review, prepare, analyze, interpret all land and Right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.

• Resolve encroachment, damage claims, landowner complaints and inquiries at a minimal cost to client.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.

• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, commensurate relevant experience considered.

• Bachelors, technical, or associate's degree preferred.

• Five or more (5+) years of experience working in all aspects of right-of-way acquisition.

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time during busier periods.

• Working knowledge of right-of-way and land acquisition and of regulatory and legal issues preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, legal documents relating to real estate and right of way transactions.

• Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license.

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiar with work management tools, and related technologies such as GIS and Google Earth.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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