Right-of-Way Agent

CLS is looking for an experienced Lead Right of Way Agent in the Albuquerque, NM area. This position is responsible for the field-level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently. May be responsible for making recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of project personnelEssential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Must have an extensive background in the ROW industry and must have demonstrated superior ability.Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.Must have supervisory abilities in order to guide the activities of less experienced agents.Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.Accountability: This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff. Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client and landowners.Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements): To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Requirements:Must have 1-3+ years of Right of Way experience.Must be local to Albuquerque, NM.Must be willing to work out of the client's office.Prior experience with New Mexico Right of Way practices is a plus!Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and three or more years of Right-of-Way experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer at least 3 years of management experience.Experience:Experience in the interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.Extensive acquisition experience.Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.Understanding of environmental issues.Licensing:Must have valid driver’s license.Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.Language Skills:Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages and decimals.Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.Other Skills and Abilities:Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with general PC operation.Intermediate software skills with all Microsoft Office applications.Ability to learn new computer programs rapidly.Ability and willingness to move rapidly from place to place and meet timeline constraints.Capacity to be flexible, multi-task and maintain a great attitude.Ability to be a team player.