Right of Way Supervisor

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Right of Way Supervisor for electric transmission projects located in Topeka, KS. Only candidates with prior electric transmission experience will be considered. Supervisory experience in the Land Acquisition/Right of Way industry is required. This position will report directly to the client's office to support the daily operations.

The successful candidate can prioritize constantly changing requirements related to matters of high confidentiality. The successful candidate will have advanced computer literacy and be well-versed in project database work and reporting, cloud file sharing applications, and adept at producing accurate deliverables on short notice.

*Per Diem Available.*

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for management and supervision of field office staff and operations


• Maintains bank accounts for project and field office, reviews deposits, withdrawals, and other transactions


• Liaise between in-house and contract project management, Engineering, Survey, Permitting, Construction, and Environmental groups


• Represents client at public meetings, regulatory hearings, and other presentations relating to the project


• Reviews and evaluates the work of all field office staff


• Mediates and resolves issues that arise between landowners, agents, clients, subcontractors


• Assists Right of Way Agents by making calls on resistant property owners and/or complex ownerships and their representatives


• Assures that project progress reports are prepared accurately and on schedule


• Monitors project budget and prepares forecasts, expenses, milestones, and other reports for clients and Coates corporate office


• Trains employees and assures that they understand and carry out their assigned duties


• Instructs personnel on safety procedures


• Provides quality control checks on title reports, legal descriptions, and other documents associated with the project


• Meets with clients on a regular basis to report on projects and answer questions, resolve issues, and provide summary reports


• Responsible for the security of the field office and files


• Testifies as expert witness in court during condemnation and other legal actions


• Liaison between client and Coates corporate management


• Monitors staffing and adjusts personnel numbers in response to workload, budget, and schedule


• Audits project files at project end, assure accuracy and organization, transmits or transports files to the client in the requested format


• Assists the Manager of Project Management with project updates, schedules, spreadsheets, Eminent Domain preparations, and any other tasks, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Previous electric transmission project experience required 


• Supervisory experience in Land Acquisition/Right of Way industry is required


• Proficient with and possess working knowledge of applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Adobe and manipulate Google Earth Maps including the ability to learn and navigate company-specific applications.


• Ability to read, understand, explain, and provide review of Engineering and Surveying mapping, alignment sheets, design plans, exhibits, drawings, and profiles as well as draw out legal descriptions


• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of land and right-of-way acquisition


• Ability to manage diverse personnel in demanding environments


• Knowledge of turnkey project management, from initial activities such as ownership research through negotiations, acquisition, relocation, construction, damage settlement, condemnation


• Professional training and education in law, real estate, petroleum land management, ethics, and project management are preferred


• Expertise in negotiations, conflict management, mediation


• Oriented toward following and adhering to schedules


• Proofreading all documents and agent files for final approval


• Ability to sit for long periods of time in an office setting


• Able to multi-task on multiple projects at one time. 

This position is in an office atmosphere; the schedule is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; few field visits are needed unless necessary; the client desires someone to stay long term.

Who We Are:

Coates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.

Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!