What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right of Way (ROW) Acquisition Agent / ROW Negotiator - Transportation position at Paladin Land Group, LLC?
Location: Tulsa, OK (statewide field travel)
Job Type: 1099 Contract (with potential conversion to W2 in the future)
Work Model: Hybrid — office-based when not in the field; remote flexibility 1–2 days/week based on project needs
Industry: Transportation / Infrastructure / Right of Way
About the Role
We are hiring a Right of Way (ROW) Acquisition Agent / ROW Negotiator to support ODOT/OTA transportation projects across Oklahoma. This role supports the full ROW lifecycle—acquisition, relocation coordination, and condemnation support—with strong documentation, landowner communication, and schedule-driven delivery. This is a 1099 contractor role with the opportunity to convert to a W2 employee position in the future for high performers as workload and program structure evolve.
Alternate Titles: ROW Negotiator, ROW Acquisition Specialist, ROW Agent, Right of Way Agent
What You’ll Do
- Acquire ROW for transportation projects, including fee title, permanent easements, temporary construction easements (TCEs), access/driveway rights, and related property interests.
- Conduct landowner outreach, explain project impacts, present offers, and lead negotiations; maintain clear notes and contact logs.
- Coordinate with survey/engineering, title, appraisal/valuation, utilities, and project controls to keep parcels moving and resolve issues.
- Support relocation activities as applicable (residential and/or business), including coordination and documentation consistent with project requirements.
- Provide condemnation support in coordination with agency/client direction and legal counsel, including:
- pre-condemnation outreach and documentation,
- final offer / administrative settlement support,
- condemnation referral package assembly,
- parcel status tracking through possession/closeout.
- Prepare complete parcel files and deliverables: negotiation logs, executed instruments, settlement documentation, curative items, and required forms.
Work Location / Schedule
- Based out of our Tulsa office when not in the field.
- Hybrid flexibility: remote work 1–2 days per week depending on project schedule, landowner availability, and deliverable deadlines.
- Field work requires statewide travel and occasional overnights based on parcel locations and negotiation schedules.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years ROW acquisition experience on transportation/infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge of deeds/easements, parcel plans, access impacts, and typical ROW documentation.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with a professional approach to landowners.
- High attention to detail; able to maintain clean files and accurate parcel status reporting.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel statewide in Oklahoma.
Preferred (Strongly) – IRWA / Relocation / Condemnation
- IRWA certifications preferred, including:
- RWA, SR/WA, and/or RWP
- Relocation credentials preferred:
- RRC (Residential Relocation Certification)
- RBC (Business Relocation Certification)
- Experience supporting condemnation workflows (pre-condemnation documentation, referral packages, attorney coordination).
Contract Structure (1099)
- Compensation structure may be hourly, per-parcel, or hybrid depending on experience and assignment.
- Contractor is responsible for standard 1099 obligations (taxes/withholding, insurance, etc.).
Path to W2 (Future Opportunity)
High-performing contractors may be considered for W2 conversion based on performance, availability, and program needs.
How to Apply (LinkedIn)
Please submit:
- Resume highlighting transportation ROW acquisition work
- Any IRWA certifications/courses (held or in progress), including RWA/SR/WA/RWP/RRC/RBC
- Counties/regions you can cover and your preferred base office (Tulsa or OKC)