What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right-of-Way Agent position at Emerald Energy and Exploration Land Company?
Lead Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent
Emerald is seeking a Lead ROW Agent to execute right-of-way acquisition work while providing day-to-day support to ROW Agents and ROW Supervisors on assigned projects. This role supports the full ROW lifecycle—from survey permissions and due diligence through negotiation, documentation execution, and field/construction support—while enforcing Emerald’s standards (“The Emerald Way”). The Lead ROW Agent works under a ROW Supervisor/Program Manager and serves as a first-line escalation point for landowner issues, documentation quality, workflow compliance, and schedule risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support ROW team members; coach execution, documentation standards, and client requirements
- Engage landowners and representatives; communicate needs clearly and negotiate land rights within delegated authority
- Obtain survey permissions and coordinate access with crews; resolve routine constraints and escalate risks early
- Prepare and manage acquisition documentation (offers, easements, exhibits, releases); ensure complete, audit-ready files
- Interpret plats/alignment sheets and project mapping to support acquisition and documentation accuracy
- Support damage claims and provide construction/field liaison support to prevent delays
- Coordinate with internal Title/Permitting/GIS resources; provide timely updates, issue logs, and recommendations
- Use Emerald systems/workflows consistently for clean documentation and accurate invoicing/time reporting
Work Location & Travel
This is an office based position except when travel is required. Travel varies by project and may reach ~75% at peak periods.
Qualifications
- 3 years (electric transmission preferred); lead/mentoring experience preferred
- Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to read plats/alignment sheets; GIS familiarity is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and workflow tools (SharePoint or similar)
- Valid driver’s license; ability to travel; background/drug screening as required
- Real estate license and/or IRWA certification preferred (state/project dependent)