Bowman has an opportunity for a Right of Way Agent II to join our team remotely in IL.
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.
Perform most 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.
Perform work under moderate supervision. Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
Negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests of greater complexity, on behalf of the company’s client.
Maintain up-to-date records of contact attempts and parcel-related data in company database.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
Three or more (3+) years of performing increasingly more complex aspects of land and 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 sufficiently interpret engineering drawings, legal documents relating to real estate and right of way transactions is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiar with work management tools, and related technologies such as GIS and Google Earth.
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
