Assistant/Staff Right of Way Acquisition Agent

Assistant/Staff ROW (Acquisition Agent - Duke) Cary, NC

Location: Cary, NC

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $32.00 $33.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: 50% travel required. DMV/MVR check will be part of the background check.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Assistant Right of Way Specialist will assist in the facilitation of land acquisitions, negotiations, property research, titles, and surveys. This includes permitting support, assisting with construction coordination, and restoration on Right of Way projects in a variety of locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing, preparing, reviewing, and interpreting Land and Right of Way-related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Assist in research and collection of real property-related project documents.
• Assist in translation of data from Right of Way documents into the stakeholder management database.
• Assist in quality assurance reviews of stakeholder management database entries from Right of Way field agents.
• Assist with compiling technical data to be presented to the Right of Way project team.
• Assist with preparation of permit applications for the project team.
• Assist in preparation of project status, technical, and acquisition reports for the project team.
• Assist project teams on document preparation and control, meeting agendas, and other various project-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Preferred Skills

• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general real estate law and real estate title work preferred.

Education Requirements

• Candidate MUST have an NC Real Estate License before they can start.

Minimum Requirements for Assistant Level (one of the following):

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related degree from an accredited program and some relevant experience.
• Associate's degree in Business Administration or related degree from an accredited program and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• High School Degree and minimum 4 years of relevant experience. (Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.)

Minimum Requirements for Staff Level (one of the following):

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related degree from an accredited program and minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Associate's degree in Business Administration or related degree from an accredited program and minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• High School Degree and minimum 8 years of relevant experience. (Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.)

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• 50% travel required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license; DMV/MVR check will be conducted as part of the background check.

Important Notes

• Candidate must have a valid NC Real Estate License in hand before they can start this is a hard requirement for submission.
• Ensure each position on resume has months and years listed next to it; candidates without this detail will not be submitted.
• Mark "completed" next to any completed degree on the resume.
• Background check required.

About the Client

This infrastructure engineering and utilities firm is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction company that has been building critical infrastructure for more than 125 years. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and operating from 75+ offices across the country and around the world, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, serving sectors that include energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare.

What sets this organization apart is its ownership model every full-time employee is an owner through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a structure that aligns professional incentives with company performance and creates a culture of accountability, collaboration, and genuine investment in outcomes. The firm earns a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 employee reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace, and has been named a Glassdoor Best Places to Work multiple years running.

Teams here span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, right-of-way specialists, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects from designing major airport expansions to building large-scale energy infrastructure.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-08555