Right of Way Land Agent - Kiewit Power Deiivery

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Right of Way Land Agent with a strong background in drafting of easements, landowner coordination and right-evaluations. This role will support the projects management and compliance with existing land rights and the acquisition of new rights for updates to existing systems. The ideal candidate will bring 3 or more years of experience in land acquisition, with a strong command of ArcGIS and Field Maps for spatial data interpretation.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets.  As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry. 

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available. 

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. 

Location

The position is based out of Portland or Medford, OR.

Responsibilities

•    Provide land acquisition services throughout the right-of-way lifecycle, in compliance with project guidelines and regulations
•    Review and correct title takeoffs, construction plans, and ROW documents;
•    Deliver property rights documents to owners and representatives; negotiate and secure parcels through approved counteroffers
•    Maintain contact documentation, conduct final title checks, manage back taxes, and ensure removal of compensated items
•    Submit and track offer letters, counteroffers, and Releases of Damages; attend field reviews and provide weekly status reports
•    Handle administrative tasks including mailing notifications, filing deeds, verifying condemnation parcel addresses, and organizing acquisition packets
•    Submit vendor forms to expedite payments and support efficient project closeout
•    Can adapt to new systems and software environments
•    This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations

Qualifications

•    Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with land owners (or their designees)
•    High school diploma
•    3 to 6 years of ROW experience
•    Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software
•    Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices
•    Ability to work in remote locations for long periods of time;
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism;
•    Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications
•    Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions

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