Right of Way Specialist

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

As a Right-of-Way Specialist, you’ll support our engineering and infrastructure projects by assisting with land acquisition and coordination tasks. You’ll work closely with experienced team members to learn the ROW process and contribute to successful project delivery.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing documentation for temporary and permanent easements and fee acquisitions
• Support ROW coordination efforts under guidance of senior staff
• Conduct basic property research and help review title documents
• Help maintain project records and databases
• Participate in site visits and public meetings as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Must have an understanding the property acquisition process and/or property transfers as well as strong management, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. There must also be a demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet schedules and budgets, and participate in public meetings. The ability to work in a professional and interdisciplinary team environment is also required.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, engineering, urban planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; exposure to GIS or CAD is a plus
• Interest in learning ROW procedures and regulations (training provided)

Core Competencies

• Highly Organized and efficient coordination skills
• Technical Writing Skills
• Self motivator/ Self starter
• Works well in a team environment
• Takes direction well
• Technical responsibility for ROW procedures with responsibility of being in charge
• Highly effective communicator
• Ownership of budgets, schedules, and quality
• Leadership and motivation skills.

Why Join Us?

• Mentorship and on-the-job training

• Collaborative, family-friendly culture
• Career path toward senior ROW roles
• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects

Estimated Compensation Range and Benefits

$35.00 - $65.00/hour*

• Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

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WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.