Senior Right of Way Specialist - ESPO Corporation

SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY SPECIALIST
Location: Omaha, NE
Job type: Long-Term Contract
 
Our client is hiring a Senior Right of Way Specialist for a long-term contract role in Omaha, NE.

The Senior Right of Way Specialist will lead various projects in the facilitation of land acquisitions, negotiations, property research, titles, and surveys. This includes leading permitting activities, construction coordination, and restoration on Right of Way projects in a variety of locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and establishing project objectives. 
• Quality review of Land and Right of Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses. 
• Quality review of real property-related project documents. 
• Quality review Right of Way documents in the stakeholder management database. 
• Quality review of stakeholder management database entries from Right of Way field agents. 
• Present technical data to the Right of Way project team and stakeholders. 
• Prepare and submit permit applications for the project team. 
• Prepare project status, technical, and acquisition reports for the project team and/or client management. 
• Responsible for document preparation and control, meeting agendas, and other various project-related activities. 
• Manage subcontractor relationships including, contracts, invoices, and change orders. 
• Present in public involvement meetings. 
• Perform project planning, budgeting, scheduling activities, and establishing critical project objectives within project parameters. 
• Manage marketing efforts and identify key pursuits. 
• Train and mentor staff. 
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence. 
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel: 25% - local travel in the Omaha Metro Area - MUST have a valid DL.
• Nebraska Real Estate License.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field and 8 years Right of Way acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain experience, project management and/or real estate experience preferred OR applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
  • Min High School degree + 12 yrs relevant exp. 
  • Associate's Degree + 10 yrs relevant exp.
• Ability to read and understand title and appraisal reports and land surveys.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general real estate law. 
• Demonstrated understanding of real estate title work. 
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. 
• Expert presentation skills. 
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task. 
• Experience with database system management. 
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy. 
• Valid driver's license Required 
• SR/WA designation Preferred or Other certification from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) Preferred 
• Real Estate Broker Preferred or Sales License Preferred 

ESPO Corporation
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