Right of Way Acquisition Specialist

RK&K is seeking a highly skilled Right of Way Acquisition Specialist to support our Utilities/Real Estate Group in New Jersey. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in providing real estate support for acquisitions, negotiations, and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide real estate support for acquisitions, including negotiations and project management.
• Negotiate acquisitions and divestitures as needed for various utility projects.
• Comply with Federal, State, and Local real estate laws and regulations.
• Prepare required deeds, easements, options, condemnation packages, and agreements as necessary.
• Conduct property settlements and testify as needed in condemnation cases.
• Attend project meetings, prepare project updates, and provide meeting minutes.
• Prepare comparable market analysis reports and just compensation letters.
• Appraise reviews and research county land records and review title commitments.

Requirements:

• Negotiate for the acquisition or sale of real estate.
• Assemble and interpret information from various sources.
• Prepare comparable market analysis and just compensation reports.
• Prepare bid packages, option contracts, and condemnation filings.
• Communicate effectively as a witness in trials and public meetings and hearings.
• Obtain required project-specific state notary public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, engineers, and the general public.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the court system, its records, and its rules.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Federal, State, and local real estate laws, standards, and guidelines.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Abstract and interpret real property land titles and financial instruments.
• Solve real estate-related issues.
• Interpret maps, deeds, plats, and plans.
• Four (4) years of experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance, or property asset management services.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Electric Utility Systems.
• Experience reviewing Title Commitments.
• General knowledge of New Jersey.

What We Offer: RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth, 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.

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