What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right of Way Agent position at Volkert Inc?
Are we the road to your future?
Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to delivering the future of infrastructure in three key areas of service: Design Engineering, Planning Environmental, and Program Construction Management.
We are currently searching for a motivated Right of Way Agent to support our West Gulf Region in Tulsa, OK.
The Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent acquires land, easements, and other rights for our DOT and municipal clients.
What you’ll be doing:
- Responsible for claim settlement where client’s activities incur damage to property
- Prepares document necessary to negotiate and option the proposed ROW
- Is knowledgeable in title reports, appraisals, and basic ROW/roadway plans
- You will meet with property owners to make offers, prepare, and document paperwork and activities, and report to supervisor regularly
- ROW agent may also participate in relocation assistance services
What you need to have:
- A minimum of two years real estate and/or engineering experience
- Possess a valid Real Estate License – preferred but not required
- Utility easement acquisition experience preferred – pipeline highly preferred
- Strong communications and social skills
- Work from home is an option but will have access to the Volkert office and supplies
- Experience with Microsoft Office, email, and general computer knowledge
- Ability to travel to meet with property owners
- Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
- Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
- Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
- Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
- Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
- Be able to multi-task in a team environment
Volkert Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
- Challenging and innovative projects
- Employee referral program
- Professional development
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Additional voluntary benefits
The words from our President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.
“For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, President and Chief Executive Officer
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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