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Skills: Right-of-way acquisition, Negotiation, Easement acquisition, Land ownership research, Appraisal review
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Portland, Maine, United States · On-site
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Portland, Maine, United States · On-site
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The ROW Specialist II is responsible for identifying land ownership, negotiating property rights, and acquiring easements for utility and infrastructure projects. They also manage complex property-related issues, coordinate with legal counsel, and secure necessary permits from various agencies.
Candidates must have four to six years of acquisition and negotiation experience, preferably in transmission easements. A valid driver's license is required, and a Real Estate license in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana is preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Exercise discretion and judgment and apply ROW principles to meet project challenges.
• Identify land ownership from Company and public records.
• Washington/Oregon/Idaho/Montana Real Estate license preferred, not required. Capable of obtaining RE license.
• Prepare in-house valuations and estimates and review appraisals prepared by consultants for the acquisition of easements.
• Gather and analyze data, prepare reports, legal descriptions, and documents relating to and negotiate with property owners to acquire easements, rights-of-way, licenses, permits, leases, and other property rights.
• Perform the more difficult and complex ROW and other property-related work necessary for ROW acquisitions.
• Evaluate ROW and other property-related issues and develop and recommend solutions.
• Research and settle encroachment situations.
• Contact various state, county, and/or local agencies to secure permits for road, utility, railroad and canal crossings.
• Document all communications with landowners.
• Coordinate with other staff, management and legal counsel regarding complex property rights issues including eminent domain proceedings.
• Research and gather information from various sources such as: Federal and State Agencies, Title Agencies, County Offices, Municipal Records, and creative internet research.
• Examine ROW plans, design plans, design study reports, appraisal reports, conveyance documents, and title reports.
• Prepare offer letters and documents necessary for acquiring individually owned properties as well as properties owned by agencies such as state agencies, corporations or associations.
• Recommend policies and procedures, ensuring Company policies are clearly communicated to the ROW team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Work is performed in multiple facilities as business needs dictate.
• Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen.
• May be requested to work overtime and weekends.
• Position requires travel (expected to be 25-30%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability
to adjust focus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Demonstrate the ability to perform all key qualifications of an Acquisition Specialist.
• Capacity to conduct and participate in meetings with senior management.
• The ability to make decisions and find alternative solutions to problems.
• The ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, clients, and other external contacts.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
• Four to six years of acquisition and negotiation experience, preferably related to transmission easement
acquisitions including oil, gas and electricity.
Technical Leadership for the Energy Transition
Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. provides engineering, survey and land services to the energy infrastructure marketplace. We provide a broad range of services critical to the initial phases of projects, right through completion and documentation. These services include: process, civil, mechanical and I&E engineering, project management, survey, mapping, and Right-of-Way acquisition. We have expertise and experience in both long linear projects as well as single-site facilities. Our clients are developers and operators of oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission lines. At Cornerstone, the strength of our business is based on adherence to fundamental values: • Safety of the public, our employees and our clients; • Advocacy for the interests of our clients; and • The Integrity of our operations. Our current staff of over 90 consists of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Survey Engineers, Designers, Drafters, Land Surveyors, Mappers, Photogrammetrists, Right-of-Way Acquisition Specialists, Safety Professionals, and the support staff necessary to deliver high quality results in fast-paced project environments. Currently, we have offices in Massachusetts, Texas, Maine, West Virginia, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Washington, and Idaho. Note that we have Licensed Surveyors in MA, ME, NH, NM, CT, NY, RI, NJ, PA, OH, WV and TX, as well as Licensed Engineers in MA, ME, NH, RI, OH, CT, VT, NY, PA, NJ, MD, WV, LA, ID, NM, and TX. Our ownership team and staff have decades of experience serving the Energy Infrastructure marketplace and have helped develop significant pipeline and power line projects all over the country.
Offices: 172 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604, US · 50 Forest Ave, Portland, Maine 04101, US · 38 Resnik Road, Suite 101, Plymouth, MA 02360, US · 670 N Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101, US · 25 Maple Street, Suite 5, Plantsville, CT 06479, US
Technical Leadership for the Energy Transition
Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. provides engineering, survey and land services to the energy infrastructure marketplace. We provide a broad range of services critical to the initial phases of projects, right through completion and documentation. These services include: process, civil, mechanical and I&E engineering, project management, survey, mapping, and Right-of-Way acquisition. We have expertise and experience in both long linear projects as well as single-site facilities. Our clients are developers and operators of oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission lines. At Cornerstone, the strength of our business is based on adherence to fundamental values: • Safety of the public, our employees and our clients; • Advocacy for the interests of our clients; and • The Integrity of our operations. Our current staff of over 90 consists of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Survey Engineers, Designers, Drafters, Land Surveyors, Mappers, Photogrammetrists, Right-of-Way Acquisition Specialists, Safety Professionals, and the support staff necessary to deliver high quality results in fast-paced project environments. Currently, we have offices in Massachusetts, Texas, Maine, West Virginia, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Washington, and Idaho. Note that we have Licensed Surveyors in MA, ME, NH, NM, CT, NY, RI, NJ, PA, OH, WV and TX, as well as Licensed Engineers in MA, ME, NH, RI, OH, CT, VT, NY, PA, NJ, MD, WV, LA, ID, NM, and TX. Our ownership team and staff have decades of experience serving the Energy Infrastructure marketplace and have helped develop significant pipeline and power line projects all over the country.
Offices: 172 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604, US · 50 Forest Ave, Portland, Maine 04101, US · 38 Resnik Road, Suite 101, Plymouth, MA 02360, US · 670 N Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101, US · 25 Maple Street, Suite 5, Plantsville, CT 06479, US
