CLS is looking for an experienced Acquisition Agent local to Orlando, FL. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contact the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
- Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.
- Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
- Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
- Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
- Responsible for estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction and accumulate information as to damages occurring during construction.
- Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney, and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.
- Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.
- Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.
- May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.
Accountability:
- This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.
- Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client and landowners.
Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements):
- Must have 1-3+ years of Acquisition experience.
- Must be local to Orlando, FL.
Education:
- Associate’s degree or two years of college and two plus years of Right of Way experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
- Extensive acquisition experience.
- Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.
- Understanding of environmental issues.
Licensing:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
Language Skills:
- Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
- Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.
- Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.
- Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.
- Ability to be a team player.
Status: Exempt
CLS is looking for experienced Right of Way Agents for work in Clarksburg, WV. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contact the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
- Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.
- Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
- Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
- Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
- Responsible for estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction and accumulate information as to damages occurring during construction.
- Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney, and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.
- Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.
- Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.
- May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.
Accountability:
- This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.
- Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client and landowners.
Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements):
- Must have 1-3+ years of Right of Way experience.
- Must be willing to work on-site in Clarksburg, WV.
- Prior Transmission experience is a plus!
Education:
- Associate’s degree or two years of college and two plus years of Right of Way experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
- Extensive acquisition experience.
- Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.
- Understanding of environmental issues.
Licensing:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
Language Skills:
- Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
- Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.
- Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.
- Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.
- Ability to be a team player.
Status: Exempt
CLS is looking for experienced Right of Way Agents in Providence, RI. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contact the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
- Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.
- Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
- Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
- Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
- Responsible for estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction and accumulate information as to damages occurring during construction.
- Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney, and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.
- Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.
- Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.
- May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.
Accountability:
- This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.
- Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client and landowners.
Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements):
- Must have 1-3+ years of Right of Way experience.
- Must be willing to work on-site in Providence, RI.
- Prior Real Estate experience is a plus!
Education:
- Associate’s degree or two years of college and two plus years of Right of Way experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
- Extensive acquisition experience.
- Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.
- Understanding of environmental issues.
Licensing:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
Language Skills:
- Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
- Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.
- Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.
- Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.
- Ability to be a team player
Status: Exempt
Pay: Salaried position with a day rate component of $315-$335/day (depending on experience)
CLS is looking for experienced Right of Way Agents for work in Madison, WI. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contact the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
- Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.
- Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
- Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
- Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
- Responsible for estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction and accumulate information as to damages occurring during construction.
- Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney, and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.
- Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.
- Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.
- May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.
Accountability:
- This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.
- Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client and landowners.
Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements):
- Must have 1-3+ years of Right of Way experience.
- Must be willing to work on-site in Madison, WI.
- Must have 1-2+ years of experience negotiating minimum 345kV transmission lines.
- Prior experience negotiating 765kV transmission lines preferred.
Education:
- Associate’s degree or two years of college and two plus years of Right of Way experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
- Extensive acquisition experience.
- Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.
- Understanding of environmental issues.
Licensing:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
Language Skills:
- Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
- Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.
- Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.
- Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.
- Ability to be a team player.
Status: Exempt
CLS is looking for an experienced Right of Way Agent local to Lima, OH. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently. May be responsible for making recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or any other change of status of project personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contact the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
- Must have extensive background in the ROW industry and must have demonstrated superior ability.
- Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards, and regulations.
- Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
- Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
- Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
- Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney, and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.
- Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.
- Must have supervisory abilities to guide the activities of less experienced agents.
- Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.
Accountability:
- This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.
- Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client, and landowners.
Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements):
- Must have 3-5+ years of Right of Way experience.
- Must be local to Lima, OH.
- Prior Construction support experience is a plus!
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and three or more years of Right-of-Way experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
- Extensive acquisition experience.
- Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.
- Understanding of environmental issues.
Licensing:
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
Language Skills:
- Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
- Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.
- Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.
- Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.
- Ability to be a team player.
Status: Exempt
CLS is looking for an experienced Right of Way Agent in Allegany County, NY. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contact the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
- Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.
- Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
- Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
- Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
- Responsible for estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction and accumulate information as to damages occurring during construction.
- Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney, and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.
- Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.
- Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.
- May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.
Accountability:
- This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.
- Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client and landowners.
Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements):
- Must have 1-3+ years of Right of Way experience.
- Must be willing to work on-site in Allegany County, NY.
- Prior Mineral experience is a plus!
Education:
- Associate’s degree or two years of college and two plus years of Right of Way experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
- Extensive acquisition experience.
- Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.
- Understanding of environmental issues.
Licensing:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
Language Skills:
- Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
- Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.
- Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.
- Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.
- Ability to be a team player.
Status: Exempt
Pay: Salaried position with a day rate component of $325/day (depending on experience)
CLS is looking for experienced Right of Way Agents for remote work in Milwaukee, WI. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contact the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
- Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.
- Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
- Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
- Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
- Responsible for estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction and accumulate information as to damages occurring during construction.
- Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney, and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.
- Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.
- Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.
- May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.
Accountability:
- This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.
- Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client and landowners.
Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements):
- Must have 1-3+ years of Right of Way experience.
- Must be willing to work remotely in Milwaukee, WI.
- Prior Real Estate experience is preferred!
- Must have an active Wisconsin Notary or be willing to obtain one.
Education:
- Associate’s degree or two years of college and two plus years of Right of Way experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
- Extensive acquisition experience.
- Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.
- Understanding of environmental issues.
Licensing:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
Language Skills:
- Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
- Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.
- Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.
- Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.
- Ability to be a team player.
Status: Exempt
CLS is looking for experienced Right of Way Agents for work in Northern Virginia. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contact the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
- Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.
- Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
- Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
- Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
- Responsible for estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction and accumulate information as to damages occurring during construction.
- Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney, and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.
- Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.
- Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.
- May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.
Accountability:
- This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.
- Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client and landowners.
Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements):
- Must have 1-3+ years of Right of Way experience.
- Must be willing to work on-site in the Northern Virginia area.
- Prior Transmission experience is a plus!
Education:
- Associate’s degree or two years of college and two plus years of Right of Way experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
- Extensive acquisition experience.
- Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.
- Understanding of environmental issues.
Licensing:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
Language Skills:
- Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
- Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.
- Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.
- Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.
- Ability to be a team player.
Status: Exempt
CLS is looking for experienced Right of Way Agents in Columbus, OH. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contact the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
- Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.
- Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
- Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
- Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
- Responsible for estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction and accumulate information as to damages occurring during construction.
- Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney, and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.
- Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.
- Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.
- May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.
Accountability:
- This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.
- Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client and landowners.
Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements):
- Must have 1-3+ years of Right of Way experience.
- Must be willing to work on-site in Columbus, OH.
- Prior Electric Transmission experience is preferred!
- Must be technologically proficient.
Education:
- Associate’s degree or two years of college and two plus years of Right of Way experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
- Extensive acquisition experience.
- Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.
- Understanding of environmental issues.
Licensing:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
Language Skills:
- Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
- Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.
- Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.
- Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.
- Ability to be a team player.
Status: Exempt
CLS is looking for experienced Right of Way Agents local to Orlando, FL. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contact the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
- Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.
- Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
- Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
- Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
- Responsible for estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction and accumulate information as to damages occurring during construction.
- Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney, and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.
- Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.
- Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.
- May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.
Accountability:
- This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.
- Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client and landowners.
Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements):
- Must have 3+ years of Right of Way experience.
- Must be local to Orlando, FL.
- Must be technologically proficient.
Education:
- Associate’s degree or two years of college and two plus years of Right of Way experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
- Extensive acquisition experience.
- Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.
- Understanding of environmental issues.
Licensing:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.
Language Skills:
- Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.
- Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.
- Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.
- Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.
- Ability to be a team player.
Status: Exempt
