Right of Way Agent

Aerotek is a nationwide recruiting and staffing company who is parterning up with an engineering company who designs both transmission and distribution substations that range from 12kV to 765kV. The substations can be both green-field and brown-field work located in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. They are currently seeking a Right of Way Agent in Shreveport, LA. This Agent will provide project coordination, easemenet aquisition, title research, and damage negotiation as well as customer relationship building.

Long Term contract

Benefits offered while on contract!

$24-28/hr+ Based on Experience- Willing to Negotiate

Job is located in Shreveport, LA- No per diem offered

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits, and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission lines and/or distribution facilities.
• Able to handle complicated negotiations with land owners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.
• Able to settle complicated damage claims with land owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.
  
• Search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein.
• Remain knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
• Will be expected to work independently and with little supervision.
• Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently, show capable of having organizational and planning skills, as well as having an aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted practices
• Team player with ability to work in a highly cross-functional and virtual environment
• Ability to plan, set, and achieve goals
• Superior level of personal character and integrity
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Indus Passport, Excel, NOVA, Business Objects, Primavera, and background with cost control in budgeting and accounting rules

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity apply to this posting and contact Hannah Darby at (225) 614-9406.

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services.  Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .