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Bowman has an opportunity for a Lead Right of Way Agent to join our team on a hybrid basis in San Antonio, TX. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Job Responsibility:
Perform advanced technical and administrative work leading a small team of 4-6 agents in work related to right-of-way negotiations, acquisitions, or other relevant work
Work as the lead agent in the field, serving as the point of contact for the outreach team
Take the lead on challenging negotiations to overcome resistance in a given area or with a given landowner
Perform work under moderate supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on an occasional basis
Serve as a lead/resource among a team of colleagues in equivalent roles to share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship
Serve as primary point of contact for all agents in the field to answer any questions that arise, provide mentorship, and engage approved training program for all new hires
Support Project Manager or ROW Supervisor in daily reporting/tracking of metrics
Provide training to agents on all processes and procedures to current team standards
Regularly and persuasively communicate with challenging landowners to overcome resistance
Handle complicated negotiations with landowners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise field agents as required
Negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests, as necessary on the company’s client’s behalf
Serve as liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, state agencies, etc., in support of right-of-way activities
Prepare daily field assignments and adjust as necessary
Review associated ROW docs, (easements, exhibits, payment agreements, rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, licenses, leases, permits, options, etc.) and other documents as necessary to acquire adequate rights for electric transmission and/or distribution facilities