Coates Field Service, Inc

Right of Way Agent

LocationSyracuse, NY
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$66,560-$87,360

About This Job

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Right of Way Agent to support a client’s electric transmission and sub-transmission projects in Syracuse, New York. The successful candidate will be experienced in acquiring linear right of way for private landowners, and able to adapt to tight deadlines in order to meet project deliverables. Local Agents only. Embedded in Clients office


Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Searches property records for conveyances, liens, and other instruments
Prepares run sheets, showing all pertinent records and the succession of title
Obtains right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.
Negotiates and acquires property rights required for electric transmission and sub-transmission projects.
Potentially negotiates and acquires property rights required for electric distribution projects.
Documents all communication and correspondence with landowners including in-person meetings, email, phone, and mail.
Responds to internal and external stakeholder inquiries in matters related to property rights.
Investigates, negotiates, and acquires temporary right of way areas for driveways, construction lay down areas, and other temporary construction needs.
Reviews and processes executed documents according to client requirements; may include requesting payment remittance, recording, etc.
Serves as legal witness as necessary for condemnation or other proceedings.
Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Working knowledge of drafting and negotiating property rights documents including rights-of-way, easements, leases, purchases, and sale agreements.
Strong understanding of electric transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution principles as related to right-of-way and land rights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to utilize multiple forms of technology including project databases, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, etc.
Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper.
Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze engineering and right-of-way drawings.
Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents.
Skilled in property rights research methods, including courthouse searches for recorded documents and internet research of same.
Ability to determine valuation of crops, timber, etc. for damage settlement.
Ability to travel regularly.

Right of Way Agents may have prior experience as attorneys, paralegals, real estate, or land professionals, working in industries such as electric utility power or communication companies, pipeline, engineering firms or government agencies specializing in land development.


Who We Are:

Coates has a 75-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right-of-way services our clients need, when and where they need us.

Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!

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