Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Right of Way of Agent for day-to-day right of way duties for a project located in North Carolina. The successful candidate will be experienced in underground fiber optic right of way work.

**Per Diem Available.**

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Contacts landowners for construction tasks
Explains project to landowners and answers their questions
Documents all contact with landowners (mail, telephone, e-mail, personal visits)
Attends daily tailgate meetings
Coordinates job sites with construction contractor
Coordinates flaggers for work within Railroad property
Onsite liaison between landowner and client and construction
Assimilates contact information and project activities, enters details into project database
Secures permission from landowner for various types of right of entry
Negotiates tenant’s consents, access, temporary construction, and related agreements
Provides liaison between landowner and other contractors such as construction crews, inspectors, surveyors, archaeologists
Settles damages before, during and after construction
Maintains assigned parcel files from beginning to end of project
Coordinates consultations with local officials, inspectors, and assessors to determine which permits and licenses they will need, and organizes and delivers all the required documents for obtaining permits

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Valid North Carolina Real Estate License required
In-depth knowledge of legal terminology that applies to land acquisition
Capable of completing legal documents and forms such as easements and agreements
Knowledge of the sequence of processes required to complete acquisition
Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper a plus
Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings and right of way plans to properly explain the project
The ability to read, understand and communicate property valuation information to landowners, as contained in formal real estate appraisals prepared by professional state certified appraisers
The further ability to render independent land value judgments and determine when compensation beyond the value outlined in an appraisal is justified
Proficient in programs necessary to maintain documentation and produce reports
Understands technology of projects well enough to explain and discuss with property owners
Skilled in variety of research methods, particularly internet, courthouse, and recorded documents
Knowledge of how to determine valuations of crops, trees, pastures, etc. for damage settlement
Completion of courses relating to current issues and processes, as sanctioned and/or offered by the International Right of Way Association is a plus

Who We Are:

Coates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.

Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference, or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more!

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