Right Of Way Agent

Job Title: Right of Way Agent Job Description We are seeking a skilled Right of Way (ROW) Agent to support a strategic underground program in Manassas, VA. This position involves acquiring land rights, easements, and permits necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of utility and infrastructure projects. The ROW Agent will serve as a liaison between the company, landowners, and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities + Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants. + Negotiate for ROW options, easements, fee interests, and curative documents while adhering to company price policies. + Prepare and present property transfer agreements and legal documents. + Assist in developing construction lines based on landowner conditions and restrictions. + Support construction activities by ensuring unobstructed access to project areas. + Settle damage claims caused during construction or maintenance. + Maintain detailed diaries of all landowner interactions and negotiations. + Keep accurate logs of payments and prepare weekly activity reports. + Update project files, ROW maps, records, drawings, and exhibits. + Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws, as well as project safety plans and company acquisition policies. Essential Skills + Strong customer service and communication skills. + Proficiency in negotiation and sales. + Experience in land acquisition. + Ability to maintain detailed documentation and reports. + Understanding of regulatory compliance and safety plans. Additional Skills & Qualifications + High School Diploma required. + Associate's degree or higher in business, sales, customer support, or related field is a plus. + Experience with customer service. + Experience in door-to-door sales or canvassing is a plus. + Ability to take direction and fill out reports. + Experience doing research. + Ability to read and interpret reports, appraisals, and land surveys after training. Work Environment The role requires 75% of the time to be spent door-to-door explaining the program and gathering information. The remaining 25% of the time will be spent in the office making calls, conducting research, and similar tasks. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Manassas, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Manassas,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.