Staff Right of Way Specialist

Staff Right of Way Specialist

Location: Greensburg, PA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $36.00 $41.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Driving required (MVR check required)
• 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 Staff Right of Way Specialist will perform various duties in the facilitation of land acquisitions, negotiations, property research, titles, and surveys. This includes performing permitting activities, construction coordination, and restoration on Right of Way projects in a variety of locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, prepare, review, and interpret Land and Right of Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Research and collect real property related project documents.
• Translate data from Right of Way documents into the stakeholder management database.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of stakeholder management database entries from Right of Way field agents.
• Present technical data to Right of Way project team.
• Prepare and submit permit applications for the project team.
• Prepare project status, technical, and acquisition reports for the project team and/or client management.
• Responsible for document preparation and control, meeting agendas and other various project related activities.
• Assist with subcontractor management including, reviewing contracts, invoices and change orders.
• Assist in presenting in public involvement meetings.
• Perform project planning, budgeting, scheduling activities and establishing critical project objectives within project parameters.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in working with spreadsheets and other task tracking software
• Capable of working with diverse skill sets in fast paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player focused on client service
• Well organized and able to simultaneously pursue and track multiple project efforts

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Electric facilities or railroads preferred but not required
• Experience with Google Earth and familiarity with construction drawings is preferred but not required
• Designation from IRWA preferred

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required
• Valid driver's license required; must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges

Required Experience

• 4 years of Right of Way acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain experience, project management, and/or real estate experience preferred

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Driving required; MVR check required
• Must pass required drug screen and background check (including DMV/MVR check)
• Must clear the client background check prior to starting; background check process takes approximately 4 6 weeks to complete

Important Notes

• Selected candidate must pass the required drug screen and background check (including DMV/MVR check) AND must clear the First Energy background check prior to starting.
• The First Energy background check takes roughly 4 6 weeks to complete; candidates must be made aware of this timeline.

Benefits

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

About the Client

This infrastructure engineering firm has been designing and building essential city and national infrastructure since 1898, operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally. The 100% employee-owned organization structured through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) employs more than 14,500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue across sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. Teams span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential projects requiring creative problem-solving and deep technical expertise.

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: 26-09757

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