Right of Way Agent

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HNM Systems is the leading tech-enabled professional services provider, shaping the workforce across the telecom, energy, and technology sectors. We connect top specialized talent with direct hire, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities that drive fiber expansion, digital infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart grid energy solutions. Our innovative approach delivers high-impact workforce development and consulting outcomes, with a 94% success rate in talent placement and project execution.

Relentlessly people-driven, HNM Systems sets the industry standard through an unwavering commitment to exceptional employee experience—establishing a trusted “home base” for our consultants and long-term value for our clients.

The Right of Way Agent performs all aspects of right of way and real estate related activities necessary to maintain and protect property rights while negotiating favorable terms to various land and right of way related agreements secured on behalf of customers, including the acquisition, relinquishment and modification of easements, land purchases, franchise and permit rights, encroachments resolutions and settlements of damage claims among other land and right of way related negotiations.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Identify land/property ownership from public records
• Research, review, and analyze titles; identify defects and outline curative
• Negotiate the acquisition of right of way and other property interest/rights, as necessary to accommodate the construction, operation, maintenance of customer facilities in such a manner to minimize problems, issues, or litigation
• Negotiate property damage settlements and loss claims associated with projects and day to day operations necessary to maintain customer's facilities
• Prepare right of way related cost estimates associated with land and right of way project acquisition
• Secure civil permits necessary for the construction and maintenance of customer facilities
• Review, prepare, analyze, and interpret all land and right of way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, licenses, etc.
• Serve as liaison between internal departments, customers, developers, cities, counties, etc., in support of right of way activates
• Resolve encroachment, damage claims, landowner complaints and inquiries at a minimal cost to the customer.

Position requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university, and/or equivalent industry related right of way work experience
• Knowledge in all aspects of right of way, including project management, acquisition, title, permitting, budgeting, cost forecasting, operations, due diligence, public relations, and community outreach
• A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid state driver's license are mandatory.

Competencies, skills, and abilities

• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Oral and written communication skills
• Self-starting individual who follows directions and procedures, adheres to a work schedule and can focus on details
• Interpersonal (people) skills
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a Team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/ attitude with co-workers, customers, vendors, outside contractors, and governmental agencies
• Possess analytical and reconciliation skills necessary for problem solving and decision making
• Be able to successfully perform multiple tasks and abbreviated deadlines
• Must be able to understand financial impacts of decisions and courses of action, results oriented
• Advanced computer skills

Physical demand and working conditions

• Anticipated 30 to 40% travel in market
• Overtime or weekend or evening work is sometimes required and often extended work hours based upon department workload
• Fast paced and fluid work environment

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay rate: $25/hr + DOE
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, Supplemental Insurance through Aflac, & 401k plan.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.

HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of , , , citizenship status, physical or mental , , , creed, , , , and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.

Company DescriptionIt is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of , , , citizenship status, physical or mental , , , creed, , , , and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable, and will consider all qualified applications for employment.Company DescriptionIt is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of , , , citizenship status, physical or mental , , , creed, , , , and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable, and will consider all qualified applications for employment.