Coates Field Service, Inc. ยท 3 months ago
Right of Way Permitting Agent
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelCoates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Right of Way Permitting Agent for a pipeline project. The role involves coordinating with various departments to handle permitting and ensure all required permits are obtained prior to construction activities.
Document ManagementProject ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Coordinates with Right of Way, Engineering, and other departments to first establish where the line route is located
Handle permitting and miscellaneous duties
Permits with railroads (Union Pacific and BNSF), road permitting, crossing agreements for foreign pipelines, zoning issues and research, etc
Determine the non-environmental permits (road/railroad/highway/MBTA) that will be required
Ensure all required permits are obtained prior to any construction activities
Organizes consultations with local officials, inspectors, and assessors to verify required permits, licenses, and/or agreements, and organizes and delivers all the required documents for obtaining permits
Explains project to permitting agencies and answers their questions
Documents all contact with permitting agencies (mail, telephone, e-mail, personal visits)
Assimilates contact information and project activities, enters details into project database
Secures permission from permitting agencies for various types of surveys and studies on and across public or private lands
Records legal documents in appropriate county offices, if applicable
Provides liaison between permitting agency and other contractors such as construction crews, inspectors, surveyors, archaeologists, etc
Maintains assigned parcel files from beginning to end of project
Qualification
Required
Computer literacy and technical skills
In-depth knowledge of legal terminology that applies to land acquisition and permitting
Capable of completing legal documents and forms such as permits and agreements
Knowledge of the sequence of processes required to complete permitting
Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper
Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings and right of way plans in order to properly explain the taking
The ability to read, understand and communicate property valuation information to landowners, as contained in formal real estate appraisals prepared by professional state certified appraisers
The further ability to render independent land value judgments and determine when compensation beyond the value outlined in an appraisal is justified
Proficient in programs necessary to maintain documentation and produce reports
Understands technology of projects well enough to explain and discuss with property owners
Skilled in variety of research methods, particularly internet, courthouse, and recorded documents
Knowledge of how to determine valuations of crops, trees, pastures, etc. for damage settlement
Completion of courses relating to current issues and processes, as sanctioned and/or offered by the International Right of Way Association
Benefits
Medical/dental
Vision
STD/LTD
Life insurance
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
And more!
Company
Coates Field Service, Inc.
Since 1950, Coates Field Service, Inc. has been exclusively in the business of land and right of way acquisition services. Coates Field Service, Inc.
Founded in 1950
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J. Mark Self
Chief Financial Officer
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