Right of Way Services Analyst

WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER HERE?

LJA is offering a Right of Way Services Analyst position that will allow you to further develop your career within the real estate arena, expand your base skills into a larger repertoire of vocational assets, and help to improve people’s lives through your contribution in the infrastructure industry.

At LJA, you’ll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity. The culture is sustained by a team of individuals who promote mutual support and encouragement, fostering an environment conducive to achieving personal excellence.

OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS!

Our exciting and entrepreneurial culture will allow you to think creatively, solve problems, and meet the needs of our clients daily. LJA’s extensive client base provides a wide spectrum of projects, each offering a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Whether you thrive in preparing formal letters, reviewing documents, excel in a schedule-driven environment, or possess strong interpersonal skills, there's a place for you to shine here at LJA. You’ll have team support and guidance from the top leaders in the industry to continually accomplish your goals.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide real estate support for the LJA Right of Way section
• Assist Right of Way section Vice President with analysis and monitoring of the section’s project and financial performance
• Assist in developing and implementing metrics in the Right of Way section used for planning processes and process improvements
• Negotiate property acquisitions for property rights needed on various projects
• Comply with Federal, State and Local real estate laws
• Assist with Contract, Work Authorization, and Proposal administration
• Prepare Deeds, Easements, Options, Condemnation Packages, and Agreements
• Attend project meetings, provide project updates, and document meeting minutes
• Prepare acquisition cost estimates
• Research land records and review title commitments
• Assist with analysis of the overall real estate market and monitor industry trends
• Administer and manage databases and other data-related information
• Assist with Right of Way project property/asset management responsibilities
• Contact landowners for rights of entry and other permission uses
• Conduct fee and easement negotiations for right of way and real property acquisition projects
• Report project ROW section information using spreadsheets and other reporting tools
• Assist with project process tracking, data collection, and trend analysis, including preparing project dashboards, spreadsheets, and completion of various project forms
• Assist with drafting and updating real estate processes and procedures
• Assist with tasks associated with curative efforts to remedy title matters relating to real estate interests to be acquired, including coordinating documents needed for lien releases, consent agreements, and subordination agreements
• Communication with others via meeting in person, via phone calls, emails, or written letters
• Communicate by coordinating signatures (in-person or via DocuSign) and notary services in support of property acquisition and conveyance transactions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal
• Ability to interpret and apply complex rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 SharePoint, Excel, Word, Access, Teams, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proper grammar and punctuation, as well as the ability to summarize conclusions and confidently present well-supported arguments
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly
• Ability to focus under pressure and comfortably meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent critical reasoning, quantitative, and analytical skills demonstrated by work experience and academic record
• Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines
• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential material
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records and records keeping systems
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and legal documents, including survey notes and property descriptions
• Ability to prepare reports, briefings, and presentations in a variety of formats (e.g. verbal, written, visual) 
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Required Education, Work Experience, and Licenses

• Four-year degree (BA, BS, or comparable degree) in a related field
• 15 years of experience in right-of-way, real estate, or land management
• Texas Real Estate Commission Broker or Sales Agent License (in good standing)
• A valid Texas driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Resume required

Preferred Experience

Office management, sales, budget forecasting, and engineering-related experience

OTHER DUTIES

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for personnel in this position. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The employee-owner is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations.

OWN YOUR FUTURE AT LJA

As a 100% employee-owned company, LJA Engineering, Inc. promotes an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 55 office locations, and over 2,000 employee-owners, LJA is growing and looking for talented people to join our team and grow their futures with us.

LJA is consistently ranked as a #1 Top Workplace and recognized as one of the Top Firms in the industry. We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families. A few of our benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Optional Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid time off and holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Year-end merit bonus
• Health, dental, and vision plans (with options)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs
• Referral bonus program
• Company sponsored volunteer and philanthropy opportunities
• Memberships to professional organizations
• Career path discussions with your manager and/or group leadership

Learn more at www.lja.com