Right of Way Agent

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for an entry level Right of Way Agent to support our Midwest Region located in Indianapolis, IN.

What you ll be doing:

• Perform title search updates as needed to determine ownership of real estate and encumbrances on property
• Document preparation as needed for the acquisition of real estate rights to permit the client to construct their projects
• Negotiates for acquisition of land rights
• Negotiates the settlement of property owner damage claims that result from construction of projects
• Prepares, assembles, delivers hard copy of file correspondence, transfer documents, land agent contact notes for company and acquiring authority
• Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently using exceptional organizational skills
• Communicate and obtain drafted documents for due diligence purposes related to the underlying real estate
• Maintains files of real estate documents
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

What you need to have:

• 0 - 3 years of experience in Right of Way or real estate
• Must have strong analytical skills and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• IN real estate license and notary commission preferred
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  1. Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
  2. Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  3. Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  4. Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
  5. Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.

Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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