Right of Way Agent (LICENSED)

Consultant Engineering, Inc. (CEI) is an Arizona owned and operated professional engineering firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona with additional offices in Tucson and Gilbert, Arizona. As one of the Southwest's largest construction management firms, we also provide professional right of way (appraisals, acquisition and relocation services) and land surveying services. CEI offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, paid holidays and PTO).

CEI is hiring for a ROW - RIGHT OF WAY AGENT agent in the Phoenix area.

• Bachelor's degree or min. 5 years of equivalent experience in ROW industry.

• Experience with right of way acquisition process, relocation, Uniform Relocation Act.

• Must be proficient with MS Word and Excel

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

• Must have effective interpersonal skills

• Requires an ACTIVE current State of Arizona Real Estate License.

Work activities/responsibilities:

Depending on project assignment, duties may include a combination of the following activities:

1. Acquire property rights as required by various projects; property rights may include, but are not limited to, rights of entry, temporary or perpetual easements, and fee title.

2. Read and interpret property appraisals, title reports, plans and legal descriptions. 3. Meet with property owners or their representatives to negotiate and acquire their holdings; Prepare and/or consummate purchase agreements, deeds, easements, extended occupancy agreements.

4. Open and close escrow on successful acquisitions; contact persons who are to be relocated because of state or municipal acquisition of their property or their place of residence; offer assistance to them in finding new housing; maintain current files on available properties for sale or rent; search for similar properties that might suit relocated persons' needs. Travel may be necessary to close escrow.

5. Calculate monetary entitlements for replacement housing; inform the displaced person(s) in writing of the calculated entitlements and of the specific comparable replacement property used in the calculation of replacement housing benefits.

6. Assist displaced person(s) in securing replacement housing.

7. Issue appropriate notices; perform decent, safe, and sanitary inspections of replacement housing; administer business relocation services; maintain by parcel current and detailed contract reports.

8. Perform miscellaneous services including regulatory research, relocation surveys and real estate functions and any other ancillary services as may be required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions

Work is performed in both office and field environments.

May require travel to project sites, consultant offices, and agency meetings.

Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods and perform computer-based tasks.

Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions during field reviews or site visits.

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities. Employees are accountable for all duties within the role of this job and may also perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Our company complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential duties, please contact our HR Dept.