Job Title: Real Estate Representative
Location: Muskegon, MI
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Right of Way/Real Estate Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in negotiating with private landowners and governmental agencies for the acquisition of various land rights necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of existing and new facilities. This role requires proficiency in land title research, the ability to interpret survey drawings and engineering plans, and experience in representing the company at public meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate with private landowners and governmental agencies to acquire land rights for utility projects.
- Conduct internal and external due diligence to ensure the accuracy and completeness of land rights documentation.
- Identify and address deficiencies requiring curative action.
- Act as a liaison with landowners and tenants regarding ownership, easement rights, damage claims, and access issues.
- Represent the company at public meetings with municipalities, zoning boards, townships, drainage boards, and county commissioners.
- Apply company policies, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance and consistency in real estate transactions.
- Plan and organize workload effectively, adapting to changing priorities and working independently under minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of settlement instruments and contract terms.
- Ability to interpret survey drawings, engineering, construction, and plan and profile drawings, as well as titles and abstracts.
- Proficiency in land title research.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Right of Way/Real Estate industry, with at least 1 year of experience in acquiring land rights.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Experience in public speaking and representing the company in public forums.