Procurement Relocation Package Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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Stantec is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Right of Way / Utility Coordinator to support transportation and infrastructure projects. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside project managers, engineers, utility owners, government agencies, and private landowners to facilitate utility coordination, right-of-way acquisition, easement procurement, and entitlement activities for a variety of transportation projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping projects advance efficiently through communication, coordination, research, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

• Coordinate utility relocation efforts for transportation and infrastructure projects in collaboration with project engineers, utility owners, utility contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of standard engineering drawings, including DOT highway and municipal plans and drawings prepared for private commercial entities.
• Review project plans and engineering designs to identify potential utility conflicts and develop coordination strategies to support conflict resolution.
• Communicate project schedules, milestones, and design updates to utility companies and other interested parties.
• Prepare and review utility coordination documentation, relocation packages, utility relocation estimates, encroachment agreements, and other project records.
• Support the development of utility construction plans, utility-by-others plans, and utility special provisions in accordance with NCDOT Utility by Others (UBO) standards and requirements.
• Prepare documents necessary to facilitate right-of-way acquisition claims, rights of entry, damage claim valuations, easements, leases, permits, access rights, and other property rights required for project delivery.
• Conduct ownership and land rights research using public records, land record databases, and Register of Deeds resources; identify parties with an ownership interest and coordinate requests for title opinions as needed.
• Research deeds, plats, easements, deed restrictions, rights-of-way, and other encumbrances affecting project development.
• Perform internal and external due diligence related to right-of-way acquisition, easement procurement, and entitlement activities.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, landowners, and project teams for the negotiation and acquisition of easement and access rights.
• Maintain organized project documentation, schedules, correspondence, and status reports for project teams and clients.
• Attend and facilitate meetings with utility owners, project stakeholders, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Utilize GIS platforms, mapping tools, and CAD software, as applicable, to support property research, utility coordination, and project development activities.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project deadlines and schedule commitments.

• An associate's degree or technical school diploma/certificate in a related program. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Geography, Land Surveying, Real Estate, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of four years of practical or related work experience in utility coordination, right-of-way acquisition, easement procurement, entitlement services, transportation engineering support, or a related field.
• Active Real Estate License required.
• Notary Public designation is preferred; otherwise, the successful candidate must be able to obtain the designation within six months of hire.
• Advanced knowledge of utility relocation processes, right-of-way procedures, land rights acquisition practices, and NCDOT Utility by Others (UBO) standards and requirements.
• Experience reviewing utility relocation documentation, encroachment agreements, and project-related legal documents.
• Working knowledge of property ownership research, title documentation, deeds, plats, easements, and other land records.
• Experience using GIS applications and mapping tools.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD is beneficial; experience with Civil 3D or similar CAD software is also preferred.
• Strong project management, organization, and recordkeeping skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, utility owners, public agencies, and private landowners.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee, and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: United States | NC | Raleigh
Organization: BC-1710 Transpt-US Carolinas
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.