Right of Way/ROW Manager at Act Consulting

Hello,

ACT Consulting has an immediate need for a Right of Way/ ROW Manager with our direct client.

Please take a moment to review the job description. If this is something you are interested in, please send a copy of your resume to paul@act-info.com or contact us at 860-924-1755 for additional details.

ACT Consulting is a U.S. owned and operated staffing company providing our clients with candidates on a national basis for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire engagements. Our clients are comprised mostly of Fortune 1000 companies, primarily in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Professional, Accounting and Finance.

Location:Canton, OH

Title: ROW Manager

Duration - 6 months Contract to hire

Salary -Open

Job Details

• Exercises discretion and judgment and applies Right of Way ("ROW”) principles to meet project challenges.
• Communicates effectively with the project managers, of multi-discipled projects, such as survey, engineering, environmental, siting and permitting, etc., to ensure project goals and objectives are being met.
• Works to reinforce existing relationships with clientele as well as develop new project opportunities with potential clientele with respect to all Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. ("Company”) core competencies.
• Identifies land ownership from Company and public records.
• Researches and settles encroachment situations.
• Contact various state, county, and/or local agencies to secure permits for road and railroad crossings, etc.
• Documents all communications with landowners.
• In a project manager role, manages, coordinates, and administers the multiple projects, which involves project costing, scheduling and scoping, and the coordination of actions and decisions regarding timeliness and cost considerations.
• Researches and gathers information from various sources such as: State Highway and Railroad Departments, Title Agencies, Town and County Registries, Municipal Records, the Internet, etc.
• Understands survey and ROW plans, design plans, appraisal reports, conveyance documents, title reports, contracts, and other pertinent documents relating to energy utility facilities.
• Prepares offer letters and documents necessary for acquiring easements on individually owned properties as well as easement on properties owned by state agencies, corporations or associations. In some cases, purchasing the entire or part of the property may be necessary in place of acquiring an easement.
• Performs field inspections for current and future project areas identifying potential acquisitions and encroachments, taking pictures, and preparing conceptual cost estimates.
• Recommends policies and procedures, ensuring Company policies are clearly communicated to the ROW team.
• Works with the Human Resources Coordinator to hire new ROW talent and conduct performance reviews with existing employees.
• Supervises and directs other staff including project assistants, ROW agents, document specialists, etc.
• Although not the primary responsibility of this position, when needed, a ROW Manager can perform the responsibilities identified in the Right of Way Coordinator job description.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills Required

• Demonstrates the ability to perform all key qualifications of a Right of Way Coordinator.
• Comprehensive knowledge of land rights and titles, survey description, legal and engineering terminology, including the ability to read and understand maps and engineering plans.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Land and ROW related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits and licenses. This includes knowledge of utility easement rights and limitations, whether explicit or implied.
• The ability to read and interpret legal descriptions.
• Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel capabilities to create proposals, estimates, project status reports, etc.

Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in real estate, legal, communications, public administration, business or other related degree, optional.
• At least 10 years of pipeline or utility right of way experience.
• Previous experience conducting title research, claims settlement, agency permitting, ROW negotiations and related management.
• Completion of coursework with the International Right of Way Associations' technical training curriculum including but not limited to, communication, ROW negotiation and management, may be required.
• Real Estate License preferred or must obtain Real Estate license within 3-6 months of employment.

Thanks & Regards

Paul Joseph

ACT Consulting

Talent Acquisition Lead

Phone: 860-924-1755

Fax: 860-371-2177

paul@act-info.com

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