Acquisition Agent

Universal Field Services is looking for an experienced Right of Way Agent to join our team in Oklahoma City! If you’re local to the OKC area, have at least 5+ years of ROW experience, especially on Public Sector, DOT, and Transportation projects and are ready for your next opportunity, we’d love to connect with you!

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This position is responsible for negotiating complex acquisitions of real property interests from affected landowners using standard right of way techniques, effective communication skills, proper legal procedures and client specific criteria by performing the essential duties described herein.
This is a safety sensitive position.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Read, understands and interprets maps and construction drawings.
• Has advanced understanding of real estate law and terminology.
• Has knowledge of sequence of processes required to complete the acquisition.
• Skilled in examining public records and determining surface ownership.
• Locates owners of land.
• Prepares Affidavits as needed (e.g. Descent and Distribution; Identify, Use and Adverse Possession).
• Plots property descriptions from public records.
• Understands appraisal theory, appraisal processes and property values.
• Effectively communicates acquisition processes and requirements and conducts good faith negotiations with land owners to secure agreements.
• Maintains accurate records of every contact made with property owner or their representative.
• Maintains accurate and detailed parcel files.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Appears as a witness in litigation, as required.
• Secures any county, state and federal permits, as needed.
• Prepare parcel files for condemnation process, as needed.
• Mentors right of way agents.
• Ability and flexibility to work in cooperation with all those assigned to the office.
• This position reports directly to the Right of Way Supervisor.