Right of Way Specialist

We are looking for a talented and experienced Right of Way Specialist to join our team in Edwardsville. This position will facilitate the acquisition of property rights necessary for infrastructure projects by preparing legal documents, negotiating with property owners, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Its impact will be critical in securing clear property titles, mitigating project delays, and maintaining positive relationships between stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing firm with an excellent workplace culture and career opportunities.

Lochmueller Group is a growing regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure.  We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service. 

• Acquire real estate and real property rights for various infrastructure projects.
• Understand real estate ownership principles and appraisal methodology.
• Arrange and conduct meetings with property owners, presents written offers, negotiate settlement offers, and secures necessary signatures.
• Interpret construction plans and explain project details to property owners.
• Act as a liaison between property owners and clients, addressing concerns and clarifying project impacts.
• Prepare written correspondence and reports and perform data entry into various databases.
• Manage multiple property acquisition assignments, schedule meetings efficiently, and ensure effective time management.
• Assist with business development efforts.
• Track project status, milestones, deadlines, and report assignment status to supervisors and management.
• Create, file, and maintain all documentation required by clients.
• May perform other duties as required.

• 3+ years of relevant experience; Experience in right-of-way acquisition for transportation and utility projects is preferred.  
• Licensed Real Estate Broker or Appraiser in the state of Illinois.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a notary public commission in the state of Missouri.
• Ability to take initiative, think critically, and be creative.
• Highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organize work-flow priorities to complete work within an established schedule. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team. 
• Willingness and ability to travel locally with occasional overnight travel. 
• Valid driver's license.

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package, potential for discretionary bonus)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.Some of the content in this job post may have been auto-generated using advanced AI.