Right of Way Agent at Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Property Rights Acquisition, Negotiation, Easement Acquisition, Property Interests, Appraisers Coordination, Abstractors Coordination, Surveyors Coordination, Title Review, Legal Descriptions Interpretation, Cost Estimation, Proposal Preparation, Project Management, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Organization, Judgment

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Right of Way Agent who independently manages the acquisition of property rights for infrastructure and development projects. This role is responsible for negotiating with property owners, securing necessary servitudes/easements and property interests, and coordinating third-party consultants such as appraisers, abstractors, and surveyors. The position requires strong judgment, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently without direct supervision. Requirements Research property ownership and determine required property rights Interpret surveys, plats, title reports, and legal descriptions Contact property owners to explain project scope and impacts Negotiate acquisition of easements, rights of way, and other property interests Coordinate and manage external subconsultants, including: Appraisers Abstractors/title researchers Surveyors (as needed) Review appraisal and title documentation for completeness and accuracy Prepare and present written offers consistent with valuation and project guidelines Track acquisition status, critical dates, and documentation requirements Maintain organized acquisition files and project reporting Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and legal counsel Support resolution of title issues and closing processes Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations Preparing right of way cost estimates Preparing proposals for right of way services to potential clients Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred (Real Estate, Business, Engineering, or related field) 3+ years of right of way, land acquisition, or real estate negotiation experience preferred Experience working on state or federally funded projects preferred LA DOTD experience preferred Demonstrated ability to manage assignments independently Experience coordinating third-party consultants Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills Ability to read and interpret surveys and legal descriptions Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

The Right of Way Agent independently manages the acquisition of property rights for infrastructure and development projects by negotiating with property owners to secure necessary servitudes and property interests. This role also involves coordinating third-party consultants such as appraisers, abstractors, and surveyors while maintaining strong organizational skills.