Senior Right of Way Agent

US-PA-Conshohocken

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Req #: 9796
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Colliers Engineering & Design

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				Overview:

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Senior Land Representative to join our Land Services team in Pennsylvania! The Senior Land Representatives will serve as a representative of Colliers Engineering & Design to communicate the client program to customers and acquire land rights on behalf of the client.  

Responsibilities:

* Represent client in a positive and professional manner while providing a positive experience with the landowner.
* Assist with researching public records to determine property ownership. 
* Adhere to and Monitor Client and Company Standards and Procedures (e.g. safety, use of PPE). 
* Document landowner communications and send customer concerns to Project Manager. 
* Serve as notary in acknowledgment of legal signatures. 
* Ensure notary information is entered correctly. 
* Ensure documents are processed timely for recording. 
* Complete documentation to close out files. 
* Be able to negotiate with landowner within client parameters. 
* Have a general understanding of land rights and the acquisition of land rights. 
* Make initial contact with landowners to discuss project impacts. 
* Prepare client deliverable packages. 
* Must possess "team player" attitude and ensure all projects are completed by let schedule. 
* Must have a flexible schedule to meet landowners when available. 
* Agent is responsible for completing assignments within the given deadline & monitoring entry level agents.

Qualifications:

* Minimum a High School Diploma or equivalent. 
* IRWA certifications a plus.  
* Pennsylvania State Real Estate License required.
* 2-3 years of transportation right of way acquisition experience a must. 
* Must have a valid driver's license and valid car insurance. 
* Must be able to acquire a notary within 45 days (about 1 and a half months) of employment. 
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Should be comfortable interacting with diverse groups of people. 
* Training or mentoring of entry level staff a plus. 
* Local municipality right of way experience a must. 
* PENNDOT right of way experience a plus.  
* Can work independently. 
* Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook, Google Earth and databases such as SharePoint or equivalent. 
* Demonstrated organizational, planning and negotiation skills. 
* Analytical skills and ability to solve problems under pressure. 
* Excellent customer service skills; in person and over the phone with internal and external customers and clients. 
* Ability to engage in small talk and talk to strangers (over the phone and in person). 
* Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively. 
* Previous DOT or local governemnt transportation experience required. 
* Familiarity with working within Uniform Act guidelines.
* Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Please note, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's annual drug and alcohol testing program.
			
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