Right of Way Agent (Field)

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Right of Way Agent to support a client’s projects in the Phoenix and Tucson, AZ areas. The successful candidate needs to hold an active Arizona Real Estate License and be experienced in acquiring linear right of way for private landowners, and able to adapt to tight deadlines to meet project deliverables. Client may require the work to be based on a hybrid work schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Hold an active Arizona Real Estate license. Remote Work is Not Available. Local applicants only. No per diem offered.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing land and rights of way negotiations, acquisition and permitting functions for capital, minor capital, and operation projects within an assigned location.
• Assimilate contact information, project activities, and enter details into project database as required by client.

• Contact and secure permission from landowners for diverse types of right of entry and construction activities

• Explain the project to a landowner and answer their questions.
• Document all contact with landowners (mail, telephone, e-mail, personal visits)
• Function as liaison between the landowner, client, and other contractors such as construction crews, inspectors, surveyors, archaeologists
• Prepare reports related to easement rights and title updates.
• Landowner claims: Work with client and prepare/negotiate legal agreements associated with real property; identify and acquire non environmental permits, assess, negotiate, settle damages, and issue checks with guidance and assistance from the client’s representative.

• Maintain assigned parcel files from beginning to end of project.
• Determine property ownership and update title ownership as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 5-10 years’ experience or hold an active Arizona Real Estate License
• Knowledge of land and right of way acquisition processes and documentation
• Knowledge of proper legal terminology that applies to land acquisition and document execution practices, such as what signatures are required for trusts, conservatorships, guardianships, estates, etc.
• Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, both electronic and paper and update title ownership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of project management databases

• Knowledge of how to determine valuations of crops, trees, pastures, etc. for damage settlement.
• Possessing a Notary Public license would be helpful, but not mandatory.
• Capable of completing legal documents and forms such as easements and agreements
• Knowledge of the sequence of processes required to complete acquisition.
• Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings, right of way plans and technology to properly explain the project to landowners.
• The ability to read, understand and communicate property valuation information to landowners, as contained in formal real estate appraisals prepared by professional state certified appraisers.
• Proficient in programs necessary to maintain documentation and produce reports.
• Skilled in variety of research methods, particularly internet, courthouse, and recorded documents
• Completion of courses relating to current issues and processes, as sanctioned and/or offered by the International Right of Way Association is a plus.

Who We Are:

Coates has a 74-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 ability 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!