Right of Way Supervisor

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking a Right of Way Supervisor near Kansas City, MO. The successful candidate can prioritize constantly changing requirements related to matters of high confidentiality, bringing prior experience in supervising electric transmission and/or distribution projects.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

- Responsible for supervision of field office staff and operations in collaboration with Project Manager.

- Reviews and evaluates the work of all field office staff.

- Mediates and resolves issues that arise between landowners, agents, client, and subcontractors.

- Assists Right of Way Agents in negotiation with property owners as needed.

- Assures that project progress reports are prepared accurately and on schedule.

- Trains employees and assures that they understand and carry out their assigned duties.

- Instructs personnel on safety procedures.

- Provides quality control check on sketches of easement impact on parcels using sources including KMZs, GIS web viewers, P&Ps, and line lists.

- Coordinates with engineers and construction teams to verify accuracy of parcel and easement sketches.

- Meets with Project Manager on a regular basis to report on project and answer questions, resolve issues, and provide summary reports.

- Testifies as expert witness in court during condemnation and other legal actions.

- Monitors staffing and updates Project Manager on needs to adjust personnel numbers in response to workload, budget, and schedule.

- Audits project files at project end, assures accuracy and organization, transmits or transports files to client in requested format.

- Assists Project Manager with project updates, schedules, spreadsheets, and Eminent Domain preparations.

- Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned by Project Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

- Ability to travel and report to Client’s Office in Kansas City, MO. and other areas of project assignment as needed.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- In-depth knowledge of all aspects of land and right of way acquisition.

- Knowledge of and ability to manipulate KMZs, familiarity with GIS a plus.

- Ability to read and interpret plan and profile sheets.

- Ability to supervise diverse personnel in demanding environments.

- Knowledge of turnkey project management, from initial activities such as ownership research through negotiations, acquisition, encroachments, construction, damage settlement, condemnation

- Extensive experience in negotiations, conflict management, and mediation.

- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology that applies to land acquisition.

- Extensive knowledge of completing legal documents and forms such as easements and agreements.

- Proficient in programs necessary to maintain documentation and produce reports.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software programs in order to generate a variety of project reports in response to specific and varied queries.

Who We Are:

Coates has a 76-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!