Transportation Right of Way Specialist

We are currently seeking aRight of Way Specialistto join our Transportation Group in our Richmond, VA office location. This person will be responsible for negotiating and obtaining land, easements, and other rights from property owners and will assist the Right of Way team with completing tasks as it relates to any and all projects.

Essential duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Draft and prepare all documents related to land acquisition including but not limited to Deeds, Easements, Agreements, Right of Entries
• Create and maintain excel spreadsheets, right of way negotiation reports (R24), and pertinent information pertaining to each property owner
• Conduct Courthouse or on-line searches to determine ownership and property rights
• Meet with property owners to fully explain all documentation and the impact to their property
• Other duties as required.

Skills/Requirementsof a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Ideal candidates will have two to four years of experience in Right of Way work
• Must be able to read and understand right of way plan sheets, plan sheets and plats
• Must have excellent written, verbal and negotiation skills
• Must be able to work independently throughout the State of Virginia meeting with property owners to acquire the necessary land rights for each project.
• Must be familiar with the LAP Manual and the VDOT Right of Way and Utilities Manual.
• Must possess a valid driver license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, clients, and other external contacts.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge through effective use of a personal computer including Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to learn company specific applications when necessary.
• Candidate will work in a drug free environment and will have to submit to screening.
• Candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Groupis a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a "Best Firm to Work For" byCE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record's (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visitwww.timmons.com.

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