Sr. Right of Way Agent

1 week ago


Austin, United States Coates Field Service Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking experienced Right of Way Agent’s for projects located in the Austin, TX region. Travel required as needed. Computer literacy and technical skills are necessary for this position. Candidates with electric transmission right of way experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day right of way duties.

Successful candidates must be currently registered as an Easement or Right of Way Agent (ERW) by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).

*Per Diem Available.*

Overview of Duties:

  • Contacts landowners throughout the system for a series of acquisition or construction tasks
  • Explains project to landowners and answers their questions
  • Documents all contact with landowners (mail, telephone, e-mail, personal visits)
  • Assimilates contact information and project activities, enters details into project database
  • Secures permission from landowner for various types of surveys and studies on and across public or private lands
  • Negotiates for option agreements, easements, tenant’s consents, access, temporary construction, and related agreements
  • Secures required subordination agreements
  • Obtains maps and tax roll information
  • Provides liaison between landowner and other contractors such as construction crews, inspectors, surveyors, archaeologists
  • Settles damages before, during and after construction
  • Maintains assigned parcel files from beginning to end of project
  • May be required to testify in condemnation and other proceedings as expert witness

Specialized knowledge/education required:

  • Currently registered as an Easement or Right of Way Agent (ERW) by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
  • Electric transmission right of way project experience preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of legal terminology that applies to land acquisition
  • Capable of completing legal documents and forms such as easements and agreements
  • Knowledge of the sequence of processes required to complete acquisition
  • Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper
  • Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings and right of way plans in order to properly explain the taking
  • The ability to read, understand and communicate property valuation information to landowners, as contained in formal real estate appraisals prepared by professional state certified appraisers
  • The further ability to render independent land value judgments and determine when compensation beyond the value outlined in an appraisal is justified
  • Proficient in programs necessary to maintain documentation and produce reports
  • Understands technology of projects well enough to explain and discuss with property owners
  • Skilled in variety of research methods, particularly internet, courthouse, and recorded documents
  • Knowledge of how to determine valuations of crops, trees, pastures, etc. for damage settlement
  • Completion of courses relating to current issues and processes, as sanctioned and/or offered by the International Right of Way Association is a plus

Benefits Offered. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Coates is an EOE.

Coates Field Service, Inc. is one of the nation's largest right of way consulting firms and works on behalf of energy transportation companies, electric transmission companies, state and local governments, and other energy industry clients.


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