Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced in-house Right of Way Agent to support a client’s distribution and transmission projects. 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. The office location is near Waltham, MA. **Per Diem is NOT Available**

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Acquire property and property rights in support of client operations.
• Protect, preserve, and maximize the value of client property and property rights.
• Protect and preserve client property rights through prevention and removal of encroachments (Assent Agreements).
• Prepare documentation for real estate transactions (Sale of land, Grant of Easements, Release of Easements, Licenses, Leases).
• Research, examine and interpret public records and plans at Registries of Deeds, Registries of Probate and other public repositories relative to property ownership, title, and encumbrances.
• Record client property records electronically and physically at various Registries of Deeds and other venues
• Provide real estate support in the siting of facilities, future planning, abutter lists and notification.
• Interact with customers, developers, engineers, public officials, real estate brokers, attorneys, and others to facilitate property transactions.
• Manage and prioritize tasks for complex property rights projects
• Respond to inquiries about property and property rights from internal and external clients as well as inquiries requesting third-party use of land and rights-of-way.
• Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of real estate principles gained through education and experience
• Completion of professional level courses in Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Law, Contracts, Title Examination, Negotiation, Appraisal, Environmental or related educational concentrations.
• Understanding of engineering and survey plans, maps, and related design drawings, deeds, and appraisal reports.
• Computer experience including Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Understanding the use of GIS systems.
• Ability to research and interpret land and conveyance records.
• Capacity to interact effectively with internal and external parties on property transactions.
• Must possess desire to provide excellent service to clients.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution proficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and other assignments at the same time.
• Possession of a valid driver's license, and an ability and willingness to use personal vehicle on company business.

Preferred:

• Four (4) year Degree, preferred. from accredited college preferably in Business/Real Estate/Paralegal Studies/Economics/Civil Engineering/Surveying, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four (4) years Utility Property & Property Rights experience preferred

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.

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!