Picture yourself surrounded by a team who challenges, supports and inspires you. You are recognized for your diverse ideas and empowered to contribute in an innovative environment. Leadership is transparent. Flexibility is embraced. Autonomy is encouraged.

At ORC, your voice is heard and leadership cares. Come join the ORC team in our Columbus, OH office as a non-exempt Entry-Level Utilities Right of Way Agent. On-the-Job training will be provided because we are interested in your potential, not just your experience.

We are proud to offer:

• Excellent base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional training
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Recognition programs
• Growth opportunities
• Family-oriented atmosphere and work environment
• Stable, steady work

An entry-level agent will work alongside the Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager (APM) or members of the project team to learn the numerous disciplines of the right-of-way project lifecycle. Will shadow and learn how to negotiate the acquisition of property, research title and prepare real estate documents for publicly funded infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Learn and comply to applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Learn basic right-of-way negotiations and acquisitions under guidance of Sr Agent/Manager
• Learn to prepare real estate documents
• Learn how to perform basic property research for ownership and boundary information
• Assist in the preparation of communications for property owners and their representatives for the acquisitions
• Perform general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing legal documents, reports and correspondence, attending meetings, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents for file management, verbal and written communications with customers, customer service and related functions

Skills:

• Able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines
• Balance multiple projects by planning and prioritizing effectively
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Responsible, approachable, and good interacting with diverse groups of people
• Knows how to create win-win situations and is a problem solver
• Demonstrates desire to work as part of a collaborative team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of non-Right of Way work experience such as:
  • Real estate, paralegal, banking, mortgage, mediator, social work, outside sales, construction management, survey, environmental or civil engineering, or other customer service related field
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically:
  • Excel - able to add/delete rows and columns, sort and filter, search for data within a workbook and other basic formatting
  • Word – must be able to format documents and letters, and track changes made to documents
  • Able to upload documents into a shared online database, such as Dropbox or equivalent
  • Outlook – create/maintain outlook calendar; effectively sort and organize outlook emails
• Available Monday through Friday during working hours to visit projects, meet landowners, and adhere to safety standards
  • There may be times that you will need to meet with landowners outside of normal working hours
• Must be willing to travel
• English language proficient
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sales background
• Ohio Real Estate License
• Ohio Notary

Per diem AND Relocation is not provided

ORC is one of America’s most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. The employee is required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This role requires the employee to occasionally travel to meet with clients or vendors which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations. While meeting with clients and vendors, will need to be outdoors traversing different types of landscapes. May be exposed to the elements (heat, rain, snow, cold).