Right-of-Way Agent

Job Description

Take Your Career to the Next level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Right-of-Way team is looking for you! As a Right-of-Way Agent II you will provide administrative support to the group and assist with various Right-of-Way (ROW) assignments such as real estate acquisition, relocation advisory assistance and property management administration. This position is available in our Pittsburgh, PA, office.

Step into Your New Role

Responsibilities:

• Conduct complex negotiations with landowners.
• Read and interpret property appraisals, title reports, plans and legal descriptions.
• Prepare real property comparative sales analysis.
• Evaluate relocation benefit payment eligibilities.
• Complete property management tasks and work with clients to clear ROW.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (college education preferred).
• 2-5 years of relevant ROW experience.
• Working knowledge of real estate practices and principles.
• Experience working with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 for Federally Assisted Programs as amended (Uniform Act).
• Computer literacy with knowledge of using MS Office products.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possession of current notary seal or ability to obtain one.
• Certified General Appraiser and Licensed Real Estate Broker or Salesperson desired.
• Candidates who have civil engineering education and/or experience are encouraged to apply.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder 

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 100 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.