Right-of-Way Agent

Why This Role Matters

Halo Land Management

was founded in 2015, and during a stagnant time across the industry, experienced unprecedented growth based on reputation and success. The company started with four employees in the Utica Shale and now manages operations across numerous plays nationwide. Halo provides a broad set of services that are delivered as promised through our unmatched and integrated full service land and asset management. We have proven ourselves forging strong relationships based on trust, transparency, and reliability.

As the

Principal Right of Way Agent

, you are the

technical authority and problem-solver of last resort

. You handle the

most complex acquisitions

, unblock stalled negotiations, and provide

structured mentorship

to the team.

Your work

keeps critical infrastructure and utility projects moving

— bridging the gap between landowners, legal processes, and project execution.

A Day in the Life

- Morning:

Review GIS maps, project schedules, and identify any

stalled acquisitions

requiring senior attention.

- Late morning:

Meet with a landowner in a rural corridor. After walking the tract, you

negotiate final easement terms

, resolving a month-long deadlock.

- Afternoon:

Collaborate with internal legal or project leadership on a

settlement agreement

or

condemnation case

, then mentor a Senior Agent on handling an upcoming complex negotiation.

- End of day:

Update acquisition logs, finalize cost estimates for upcoming parcels, and confirm next week’s site visits.

Your days are a

strategic mix of leadership, expert negotiation, and field impact

.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead

complex land acquisitions

for fee property, easements, and land-use rights.

- Serve as

technical expert

on eminent domain and ROW procedures.

- Resolve stalled negotiations

and lead acquisition strategy for high-risk parcels.

- Prepare

budgets, schedules, and project cost estimates

.

- Mentor and review

the work of Senior and ROW Agents.

- Support

condemnation proceedings and settlement agreements

.

- Handle

property damage claims

related to construction.

What You Bring

- 5+ years of right-of-way experience

with public or quasi-public projects.

- Bachelor’s degree

in real estate, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

- Active California Real Estate Salesperson license

(Broker’s license preferred).

- IRWA SR/WA designation required

.

- Notary Public required

.

- Expert-level understanding of California eminent domain and ROW transactions

.

- Strong leadership and negotiation skills

with ability to manage complex field assignments.

Why Join Us

- Be the

expert voice in high-stakes land acquisition projects

.

- Lead and mentor

a skilled team of ROW professionals.

- Autonomy and recognition

as the go-to authority for land services.

- Mileage reimbursement and travel support

provided.

- Make a

direct impact on California’s energy and infrastructure future

.